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Sainsbury's 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 147g of protein, built around Sainsbury's's Stamford Street Co (consolidated value range since May 2023) for roughly £40–55/week. Protein comes from whole foods — fish, eggs, dairy, legumes — 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
SupermarketSainsbury's
GoalMenopause Nutrition
Weekly cost£40–55 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,797 kcal147g protein172g carbs58g fat30g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1799 kcal per person116g protein · 215g carbs per person
Breakfast179 kcal · 24g protein · 16g carbs · 10 min
Egg White Omelette with Peppers
Made with egg whites, mixed peppers, onion. Ready in 10 min — 179 kcal, 24g protein, 16g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 egg whites
- ¾ pepper
- ½ onion
- olive oil spray, as needed
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
Allergens in this meal: Eggs. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop pepper and onion, then cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat until softened.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl and season lightly, then pour over the pan and cook over medium heat until just set, folding it over to serve.
- Season to taste and serve with mixed herbs.
Lunch668 kcal · 34g protein · 104g carbs · 25 min
Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl
Made with green lentils, sweet potato, baby spinach. Ready in 25 min — 668 kcal, 34g protein, 104g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 100g green lentils (dry weight)
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 2 generous handfuls baby spinach (about 60g)
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp tahini
- lemon juice, to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
Allergens in this meal: Sesame. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cut the medium sweet potato into even chunks and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) until tender and browned, then cool slightly.
- Simmer the green lentils (dry weight) in a pan with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes, until tender, then drain any excess liquid.
- Rinse and dry baby spinach.
- Arrange green lentils (dry weight), medium sweet potato, baby spinach, lemon juice, to taste and cumin in a bowl and finish with tahini.
Dinner743 kcal · 55g protein · 73g carbs · 20 min
Miso Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles
Made with salmon fillet, soba noodles, miso paste. Ready in 20 min — 743 kcal, 55g protein, 73g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g salmon fillet
- 90g soba noodles (dry weight)
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 150g pak choi
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the noodles according to their packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Meanwhile, cook the salmon fillet in a non-stick pan over medium heat until opaque and it flakes easily. Add pak choi and cook until tender.
- Fold the cooked noodles through the pan, stir in miso paste and soy sauce, and heat through before serving with sesame seeds scattered over.
Snack209 kcal · 3g protein · 22g carbs · 1 min
Apple with Walnuts
Made with apple, walnuts. Ready in 1 min — 209 kcal, 3g protein, 22g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 20g walnuts
Allergens in this meal: Tree nuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or portion apple as needed.
- Combine apple and walnuts in a bowl or lidded container.
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Estimated cost: £40–55/week for 1 person from Sainsbury's. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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- Last checked
- 13 July 2026
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Sainsbury's Shopping Evidence Notes
These basket notes explain why this plan is shaped around certain ingredients and swaps before you open the shopping list.
- Best for wider premium and own-brand choice, vegetarian products, fresh produce and flexible swaps.
- Useful when a plan needs quality-of-life convenience items without becoming takeaway-dependent.
- Watch total basket cost and swap premium items back to own-brand staples when budget matters.
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 | Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's pages allow more prepared ingredients, vegetarian options and premium swaps where useful. |
| Budget | £40–55/week estimate | Moderate plans allow more convenience items and variety without becoming premium-only. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Sainsbury's 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
1799 kcal - 116g protein, 215g carbs, 58g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (179 kcal, 24g protein, 16g carbs, 1g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (668 kcal, 34g protein, 104g carbs, 14g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Miso Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles (743 kcal, 55g protein, 73g carbs, 30g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (209 kcal, 3g protein, 22g carbs, 13g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1822 kcal - 159g protein, 182g carbs, 52g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (198 kcal, 27g protein, 17g carbs, 1g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna Niçoise Salad (536 kcal, 58g protein, 42g carbs, 16g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Roast Chicken Breast with Potatoes and Greens (824 kcal, 68g protein, 88g carbs, 23g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Almonds (264 kcal, 6g protein, 35g carbs, 12g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1799 kcal - 162g protein, 181g carbs, 48g fat, 21g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (197 kcal, 27g protein, 16g carbs, 1g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal Prep Bowl (513 kcal, 52g protein, 54g carbs, 11g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Grilled Lean Sirloin Steak with Brown Rice and Roasted Veg (914 kcal, 66g protein, 91g carbs, 32g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (175 kcal, 17g protein, 20g carbs, 4g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Thursday
1764 kcal - 138g protein, 199g carbs, 46g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (238 kcal, 31g protein, 22g carbs, 1g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken Tikka Wholemeal Wrap (551 kcal, 57g protein, 47g carbs, 17g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (634 kcal, 41g protein, 74g carbs, 17g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes (341 kcal, 9g protein, 56g carbs, 11g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Friday
1801 kcal - 142g protein, 159g carbs, 65g fat, 28g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (173 kcal, 23g protein, 15g carbs, 1g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna Niçoise Salad (451 kcal, 49g protein, 36g carbs, 13g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice (999 kcal, 50g protein, 101g carbs, 44g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Salmon on Cucumber Slices (178 kcal, 20g protein, 7g carbs, 7g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Saturday
1798 kcal - 150g protein, 161g carbs, 59g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (319 kcal, 28g protein, 11g carbs, 19g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken and Wholemeal Pasta with Pesto (529 kcal, 44g protein, 49g carbs, 15g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Slow-Cooked Lamb and Red Lentil Stew (767 kcal, 60g protein, 76g carbs, 23g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Snack: Turkey Breast Slices with Rye Crackers (183 kcal, 18g protein, 25g carbs, 2g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Sunday
1797 kcal - 161g protein, 106g carbs, 77g fat, 23g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (393 kcal, 34g protein, 13g carbs, 23g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken Tikka Wholemeal Wrap (439 kcal, 45g protein, 37g carbs, 13g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lamb Keema with Cauliflower Rice (670 kcal, 56g protein, 47g carbs, 28g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Snack: Light Mozzarella and Tomato (295 kcal, 26g protein, 9g carbs, 13g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Egg whites 1.1kg
- Green lentils 110g
- Salmon fillet 190g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 310g
- Eggs 5
- Chicken breast 600g
- Lean sirloin steak 250g
- Chicken tikka 360g
- Firm tofu 575g
- Tinned chickpeas 100g
- Smoked salmon 80g
- Red lentils 85g
- Turkey breast slices 70g
- Lean lamb mince 210g
- Beef tomato 1
Carbs & Grains
- Soba noodles 90g
- New potatoes 320g
- White potatoes 290g
- Brown rice 180g
- Wholemeal 3 tortillas
- Wholemeal bread 3 slices
- Rice 3 cakes
- Wholemeal pasta 70g
Vegetables
- Mixed peppers 750g
- Onion 5
- Sweet potato 430g
- Baby spinach 130g
- Pak choi 160g
- Green beans 170g
- Cherry tomatoes 2 x 300g packs (400g required)
- Carrot 170g
- Broccoli 170g
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 1
- Lettuce 95g
- Cucumber 2 (417g required)
- mixed veg 200g
- Tinned tomatoes 1 x 400g tin (337g required)
- Peas 85g
Dairy & Eggs
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 170g
- Mint yogurt sauce 70g
- Tinned coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (192ml required)
- Parmesan 8g
- Light mozzarella 110g
Fruit
- Apple 1
- Banana 3
- berries 70g
Herbs & Spices
- Mixed herbs 2 tbsp
- Cumin 2.75 tsp
- Garlic 10 cloves
- Garlic powder 1.25 tsp
- Turmeric 1 tsp
- Cinnamon 1 tsp
- Ginger 1.25 tsp
- Garam masala 2.25 tsp
- Basil, optional to taste
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil spray, optional light coating x5
- Tahini 20g
- Miso paste 1 tbsp
- Soy sauce 1 tbsp
- Olive oil 3.25 tbsp
- Honey 1.25 tsp
- Peanut butter 21g
- Curry paste 30g
- Green pesto 21g
- Mustard 1 tsp
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 270g
Extras
- Lemon juice, optional to taste
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Walnuts 20g
- Olives 1 x 300g jar (83g required)
- Almonds 23g
- Lean lamb shoulder 170g
- Rye 4 crackers
- Cauliflower 320g
- Balsamic glaze 1.25 tsp
Shopping This Plan At Sainsbury's
Mid-market: pricier than Asda or the discounters at list price, but Nectar Prices close much of the gap.
Value rangeStamford Street Co (consolidated value range since May 2023)
Loyalty pricingNectar Prices
What Sainsbury's is good for here
- Reliable fresh produce and fish counters for pescatarian and higher-quality prep.
- Strong chilled ready-prepared vegetables, which cut prep time on low-effort plans.
- Nectar Prices regularly apply to meat and dairy staples.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Without a Nectar card the effective basket cost is meaningfully higher.
- The Stamford Street value range has been trimmed, so fewer economy lines than a couple of years ago.
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 Sainsbury's's Stamford Street Co (consolidated value range since May 2023) range for rice, pasta, oats and tins — nutritionally identical to standard lines, at the lowest price point in store
- Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
- Switch to Sainsbury's's value range across the board rather than mid-tier lines
- 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)
💪 Increase protein
- Add an extra tin of fish (mackerel, sardines, tuna) rather than reaching for a protein bar
- Use extra eggs or cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up between meals
- Swap a processed snack for a handful of nuts and a boiled egg to keep protein whole-food
🥦 Make it vegetarian
- Replace chicken with Quorn fillets or diced firm tofu
- Swap beef mince for tinned green lentils or plant-based mince
- Use halloumi or feta instead of meat in lunch salads
- Substitute eggs or cottage cheese for fish-based meals
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this menopause nutrition 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. Nectar Prices can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 147g of protein per day across the week, based on the meals actually selected — well above 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 Sainsbury's 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 beginners?
Yes. Recipes are rated Standard (20–30 min/day) and use ingredients available at Sainsbury's — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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