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Sainsbury's Pescatarian Balanced Plate Weekly Body Recomposition Plan — 2,200 kcal
A 7-day UK meal plan summary for saving as a PDF or printing, including every meal, daily calories, protein totals and the weekly shopping list.
Cook the main protein or vegetables in a pan over medium heat until cooked through.
Add the remaining ingredients, heat until piping hot, season to taste, and serve.
Dinner593 kcal · 41g protein · 20 min
Grilled Mackerel with Warm Potato Salad
Made with mackerel fillet, new potatoes, spring onion. Ready in 20 min — 593 kcal, 41g protein.
Recipe
Wash and chop the salad or vegetable ingredients: Mackerel fillet 205g, New potatoes 280g, Spring onion 3, Lemon juice, Mustard dressing 25g, Watercress 45g.
Cook or warm any protein or grains listed, then let them cool slightly.
Combine everything in a bowl, season, and pack dressing separately if meal prepping.
Snack319 kcal · 9g protein · 3 min
Banana and Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes
Made with banana, peanut butter, rice cakes. Ready in 3 min — 319 kcal, 9g protein.
Recipe
Cook the pasta, rice, or noodles according to the packet instructions.
Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
Switch to own-brand products across the board
Use frozen chicken breast instead of fresh (saves ~£1.50/week, same protein)
Swap fresh berries for frozen mixed berries (same nutrients, fraction of the cost)
Buy pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) dried and cook in bulk
💪 Increase protein
Add a scoop of unflavoured whey or plant protein to porridge or smoothies
Replace rice or pasta with extra protein (an additional chicken breast or 2 boiled eggs)
Use Skyr or Quark instead of standard yogurt (roughly 2× the protein)
Add a hard-boiled egg as an afternoon snack on rest days
Swap rice cakes or crackers for a protein bar (aim for 20g+ protein, under 200 kcal)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this body recomposition plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Sainsbury's and typically costs £40–55 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Buying in bulk, choosing own-brand items, and batch cooking can reduce the cost further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
Protein is balanced across the week. Most days provide 100–130g, which meets general UK dietary guidelines for active adults.
Can I swap meals I don't like?
Yes. Use the AI edit button on any meal to swap it out. Common requests include swapping chicken for turkey, replacing salmon with tinned tuna, or making a day vegetarian. The shopping list updates automatically.
Can I print this body recomposition meal plan or save it as a PDF?
Yes. Use the export / print PDF button on the plan page. The printable version summarises the full 7-day meal plan and includes the weekly shopping list.
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 pescatarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is pescatarian, using ingredients readily available from Sainsbury's.
