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Vegan Calcium-Rich Weekly Menopause Nutrition Plan — 1,800 kcal
General meal planning with protein, fibre and calcium-rich foods. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 80g of protein, built from ingredients stocked at any major UK supermarket for roughly £30–40/week. Protein comes from whole foods — pulses, tofu, tempeh, nuts and seeds — rather than protein powders or bars, in line with the whole-food approach this plan takes throughout.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketGeneric UK supermarket
GoalMenopause Nutrition
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,803 kcal80g protein257g carbs52g fat44g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1818 kcal per person83g protein · 256g carbs per person
Breakfast400 kcal · 11g protein · 69g carbs · 5 min
Banana and Oat Smoothie
Made with banana, rolled oats, oat milk. Ready in 5 min — 400 kcal, 11g protein, 69g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 40g rolled oats
- 225ml oat milk
- 1 tsp peanut butter
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Peanuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Put banana, rolled oats, oat milk and peanut butter in a blender, or in a jug if you are using a stick blender.
- Blend until completely smooth, adding a small splash of water or milk only if needed.
- Pour into a glass or shaker and serve cold.
Lunch668 kcal · 36g protein · 70g carbs · 20 min
Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl
Made with firm tofu, brown rice, roasted mixed veg. Ready in 20 min — 668 kcal, 36g protein, 70g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g firm tofu
- 70g brown rice (dry weight)
- 125g roasted mixed veg
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp tahini
- lemon juice, to taste
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Allergens in this meal: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain and cool slightly.
- heat the oven to 200C/180C fan. Bake the tofu for 12-18 minutes, Until cooked through and it flakes or slices easily. Rest briefly before slicing if needed.
- Arrange firm tofu, brown rice (dry weight), roasted mixed veg, lemon juice, to taste and sesame seeds in a bowl and finish with tahini.
Dinner542 kcal · 28g protein · 106g carbs · 40 min
Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Made with green lentils tinned, mushrooms, onion. Ready in 40 min — 542 kcal, 28g protein, 106g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ of a standard tin of green lentils, drained
- 175g mushrooms
- 1 onion
- 2 carrot
- 225g sweet potato mash
- 175ml vegetable stock
Check the label for: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Cook green lentils, mushrooms, onion and carrot in a pan over medium heat until softened and hot through.
- Add vegetable stock and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the filling has thickened and is no longer loose.
- Season the filling, then tip it into an ovenproof dish and level the surface.
- Spread the sweet potato mash evenly over the top, right to the edges so the filling is sealed in, and rough up the surface with a fork.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Snack208 kcal · 8g protein · 11g carbs · 1 min
Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips
Made with pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate chips. Ready in 1 min — 208 kcal, 8g protein, 11g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 30g pumpkin seeds
- 15g dark chocolate chips
Check the label for: Milk, Tree nuts, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Combine pumpkin seeds and dark chocolate chips in a bowl or lidded container.
Weekly Shopping List
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Estimated cost: £30–40/week for 1 person from Generic UK supermarket. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Generic UK Supermarket Shopping Evidence Notes
These basket notes explain why this plan is shaped around certain ingredients and swaps before you open the shopping list.
- Keep branded products optional so the plan still works at Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Iceland, Waitrose, Ocado, M&S or Co-op.
- Check cupboard items before shopping because sauces, oil, spices, oats and rice are often already at home.
Why This Exact Plan Exists
This page is not only a title-and-macros variant. The calorie target, supermarket, diet type, budget and prep style all change the meals, shopping-list assumptions and swaps.
Shopping Logic
The list favours repeatable UK supermarket staples, grouped by protein, carbs, vegetables, dairy and extras so the basket can be checked before buying.
Practical Swaps
The swap section keeps the page usable if a product is out of stock, too expensive, or not right for the reader's diet.
| Decision | This plan uses | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Calorie target | Built around roughly 1,800 kcal per day | Moderate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction. |
| Supermarket | Generic UK supermarket | Generic UK pages use widely available supermarket ingredients and average-price assumptions. |
| Budget | £30–40/week estimate | Budget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
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Vegan Calcium-Rich Weekly Menopause Nutrition Plan — 1,800 kcal
A 7-day UK meal plan summary for saving as a PDF or printing, including every meal, daily macros and the weekly shopping list.
7-day meal plan
Monday
1818 kcal - 83g protein, 256g carbs, 54g fat, 47g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (400 kcal, 11g protein, 69g carbs, 9g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl (668 kcal, 36g protein, 70g carbs, 27g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (542 kcal, 28g protein, 106g carbs, 2g fat, 26g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (208 kcal, 8g protein, 11g carbs, 16g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1800 kcal - 76g protein, 212g carbs, 72g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (345 kcal, 9g protein, 58g carbs, 8g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad (395 kcal, 20g protein, 62g carbs, 10g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice (824 kcal, 42g protein, 83g carbs, 36g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Dark Chocolate and Almonds (236 kcal, 5g protein, 9g carbs, 18g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1798 kcal - 83g protein, 243g carbs, 51g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (353 kcal, 10g protein, 59g carbs, 8g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl (621 kcal, 34g protein, 66g carbs, 25g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bread (627 kcal, 31g protein, 108g carbs, 3g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (197 kcal, 8g protein, 10g carbs, 15g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Thursday
1799 kcal - 70g protein, 248g carbs, 60g fat, 43g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (332 kcal, 9g protein, 56g carbs, 7g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad (379 kcal, 20g protein, 59g carbs, 9g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Spinach Coconut Curry (864 kcal, 36g protein, 124g carbs, 27g fat, 22g fibre per person)
- Snack: Dark Chocolate and Almonds (224 kcal, 5g protein, 9g carbs, 17g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Friday
1801 kcal - 78g protein, 270g carbs, 53g fat, 45g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (413 kcal, 11g protein, 70g carbs, 9g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl (697 kcal, 38g protein, 74g carbs, 28g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (528 kcal, 25g protein, 102g carbs, 8g fat, 22g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (163 kcal, 4g protein, 24g carbs, 8g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Saturday
1803 kcal - 82g protein, 300g carbs, 33g fat, 64g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (300 kcal, 16g protein, 52g carbs, 2g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad (467 kcal, 24g protein, 73g carbs, 12g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (834 kcal, 39g protein, 153g carbs, 6g fat, 35g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (202 kcal, 3g protein, 22g carbs, 13g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Sunday
1801 kcal - 90g protein, 270g carbs, 39g fat, 42g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (291 kcal, 15g protein, 50g carbs, 2g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl (652 kcal, 36g protein, 69g carbs, 26g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice (720 kcal, 35g protein, 133g carbs, 4g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (138 kcal, 4g protein, 18g carbs, 7g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Firm tofu 800g
- Green lentils 180g
- Tinned chickpeas 575g
- Red lentils 190g
Carbs & Grains
- Rolled oats 210g
- Brown rice 550g
- Soba noodles 200g
- Wholemeal 1 roll
- Wholemeal bread 4 slices
Vegetables
- mixed veg 700g
- Mushrooms 180g
- Onion 5
- Carrot 2
- Sweet potato mash 220g
- Edamame beans 250g
- Cucumber 2 (450g required)
- Red pepper 4
- Butternut squash 330g
- Baby spinach 120g
- Tinned tomatoes 3 x 400g tins (1063g required)
- Sweet potato 240g
- Spinach 95g
Dairy & Eggs
- Oat milk 2 x 1L cartons (1044ml required)
- Tinned coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (310ml required)
Fruit
- Banana 5
- Apple 3
Herbs & Spices
- Ginger 1.25 tbsp
- Garlic 5 cloves
- Cumin 2 tsp
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Garam masala 1.75 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Peanut butter 55g
- Tahini 70g
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 752ml required)
- Soy sauce 2.5 tbsp
- Sesame oil 2.5 tsp
- Curry paste 50g
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 360g
- Mixed beans 370g
Extras
- Lemon juice, optional to taste x4
- Sesame seeds 1.25 tbsp
- Pumpkin seeds 55g
- Dark chocolate chips 25g
- Dark chocolate 70% 50g
- Almonds 35g
- Walnuts 19g
Shopping This Plan At Generic UK supermarket
Built from ingredients stocked by every major UK supermarket, using average UK pricing rather than one retailer.
Value rangeOwn-brand equivalents at any major retailer
What Generic UK supermarket is good for here
- Ingredients are chosen from staples that most UK supermarkets carry, so the plan should work wherever you shop, though ranges still vary by store.
- Easy to swap to a specific retailer later without changing the meals.
- Costs reflect a mid-market average rather than the cheapest or priciest store.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Shopping entirely at a discounter will usually come in below the estimate; a premium store above it.
- No loyalty-scheme pricing is assumed.
Retailer details checked 2026-07-20. Ranges and loyalty schemes change — the weekly cost estimate above is based on the plan's budget tier, not on live prices at this store.
Swaps & Suggestions
💰 Make it cheaper
- Buy own-brand rolled oats, rice, pasta and tins — nutritionally identical to branded, at any supermarket
- Buy dried pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) and cook in bulk rather than tinned — cheaper per portion
- Swap fresh berries for frozen mixed berries (same nutrients, fraction of the cost)
- Stir a scoop of plant protein into porridge, oats or a smoothie for an easy 20g
- Add extra firm tofu, tempeh or edamame to any bowl or stir-fry
💪 Increase protein
- Stir a scoop of plant protein into porridge, oats or a smoothie for an easy 20g
- Add extra firm tofu, tempeh or edamame to any bowl or stir-fry
- Keep tinned lentils, chickpeas and black beans in to bulk out a meal at low cost
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this menopause nutrition plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for a generic UK supermarket and typically costs £30–40 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Buying in bulk and choosing own-brand items can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 80g of protein per day across the week, based on the meals actually selected — in line with general UK guidance of roughly 0.8–1.6g per kg of bodyweight for active adults.
How is this different from a generic menopause nutrition plan?
Plenty of menopause nutrition plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
Can I print this menopause nutrition meal plan or save it as a PDF?
Yes. Use the export / print PDF button on the plan page. The printable version summarises all 7 days at 1,800 kcal/day, the generic UK supermarket shopping list, and your chosen household portion sizes.
Is this plan suitable for meal prep?
Most recipes in this plan scale well and reheat easily. Soups, stews, and grain dishes are ideal for making in larger batches to save time midweek.
Is this plan suitable for vegan eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegan, using ingredients readily available from a generic UK supermarket.
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