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Tesco 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 103g of protein, built around Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) 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
SupermarketTesco
GoalMenopause Nutrition
Weekly cost£40–55 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,798 kcal103g protein250g carbs45g fat33g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1797 kcal per person121g protein · 252g carbs per person
Breakfast386 kcal · 14g protein · 75g carbs · 2 min
Weetabix with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Banana
Made with weetabix, semi-skimmed milk, banana. Ready in 2 min — 386 kcal, 14g protein, 75g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Weetabix
- 225ml semi-skimmed milk
- 1 banana
- 1 tsp honey
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Put Weetabix and semi-skimmed milk in a bowl.
- Top with banana and honey.
- Eat straight away, or cover and chill for later the same day.
Lunch598 kcal · 44g protein · 68g carbs · 15 min
Sardine and Wholemeal Pasta Salad
Made with tinned sardines, wholemeal pasta, cherry tomatoes. Ready in 15 min — 598 kcal, 44g protein, 68g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 standard tin of sardines, drained
- 90g wholemeal pasta (dry weight)
- 11 cherry tomatoes
- 2 generous handfuls baby spinach (about 50g)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Fish. Check the label for: Eggs. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the pasta according to its packet instructions, then drain and cool slightly.
- Drain sardines.
- Rinse baby spinach, then slice or chop cherry tomatoes.
- Arrange sardines, wholemeal pasta (dry weight), cherry tomatoes, baby spinach and lemon juice in a bowl.
Dinner579 kcal · 57g protein · 89g carbs · 20 min
Thai-Style Prawn and Noodle Stir-Fry
Made with king prawns, wholewheat noodles, pak choi. Ready in 20 min — 579 kcal, 57g protein, 89g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 225g king prawns
- 100g wholewheat noodles (dry weight)
- 175g pak choi
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- lime juice, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Crustaceans, Soybeans. Check the label for: Eggs, Fish. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the noodles according to their packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat and stir-fry the king prawns for 3-4 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Add pak choi and stir-fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes, keeping everything moving so it stays crisp.
- Stir in sweet chilli sauce and soy sauce, toss to coat and serve with the noodles.
Snack234 kcal · 6g protein · 20g carbs · 1 min
Almonds and Dried Cranberries
Made with almonds, dried cranberries. Ready in 1 min — 234 kcal, 6g protein, 20g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 30g almonds
- 20g dried cranberries
Allergens in this meal: Tree nuts. Check the label for: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Combine almonds and dried cranberries in a bowl or lidded container.
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Estimated cost: £40–55/week for 1 person from Tesco. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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- Glass
- Last checked
- 13 July 2026
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Tesco 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 broad choice, easy vegetarian swaps, high-protein dairy, ready-to-eat helpers and Clubcard-style shops.
- Good when a plan needs a specific diet type because the range is usually wider than discount stores.
- Use own-brand alternatives first, then only add premium products where they solve a real convenience problem.
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 | Tesco | Tesco pages can use wider choice, online availability and convenient high-protein or free-from options. |
| 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
Tesco 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
1797 kcal - 121g protein, 252g carbs, 38g fat, 26g fibre- Breakfast: Weetabix with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Banana (386 kcal, 14g protein, 75g carbs, 5g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Sardine and Wholemeal Pasta Salad (598 kcal, 44g protein, 68g carbs, 15g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Thai-Style Prawn and Noodle Stir-Fry (579 kcal, 57g protein, 89g carbs, 4g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almonds and Dried Cranberries (234 kcal, 6g protein, 20g carbs, 14g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1803 kcal - 110g protein, 196g carbs, 70g fat, 20g fibre- Breakfast: Weetabix with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Banana (326 kcal, 12g protein, 64g carbs, 4g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Turkey and Avocado Wholemeal Wrap (340 kcal, 26g protein, 33g carbs, 14g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Grilled Lean Sirloin Steak with Brown Rice and Roasted Veg (741 kcal, 53g protein, 75g carbs, 26g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Mackerel Pâté on Oatcakes (396 kcal, 19g protein, 24g carbs, 26g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1801 kcal - 83g protein, 328g carbs, 16g fat, 42g fibre- Breakfast: Weetabix with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Banana (328 kcal, 12g protein, 65g carbs, 4g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Black Bean Burrito Bowl (522 kcal, 21g protein, 98g carbs, 3g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice (767 kcal, 37g protein, 142g carbs, 4g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Snack: Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese (184 kcal, 13g protein, 23g carbs, 5g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Thursday
1799 kcal - 116g protein, 237g carbs, 52g fat, 21g fibre- Breakfast: Weetabix with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Banana (360 kcal, 13g protein, 70g carbs, 5g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Garlic Prawn and Brown Rice Bowl (498 kcal, 42g protein, 68g carbs, 8g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Miso Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles (764 kcal, 56g protein, 75g carbs, 30g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (177 kcal, 5g protein, 24g carbs, 9g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Friday
1776 kcal - 100g protein, 270g carbs, 34g fat, 46g fibre- Breakfast: Weetabix with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Banana (297 kcal, 11g protein, 57g carbs, 4g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken, Broccoli and Brown Rice Prep Bowl (545 kcal, 46g protein, 67g carbs, 10g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (761 kcal, 36g protein, 139g carbs, 6g fat, 32g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (173 kcal, 7g protein, 7g carbs, 14g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Saturday
1803 kcal - 103g protein, 224g carbs, 51g fat, 27g fibre- Breakfast: Chia and Oat Overnight Pot with Berries (349 kcal, 10g protein, 52g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Mackerel and Brown Rice Salad (495 kcal, 27g protein, 62g carbs, 14g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Coconut Milk Curry with Brown Rice (777 kcal, 49g protein, 85g carbs, 26g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Turkey Breast Slices with Rye Crackers (182 kcal, 17g protein, 25g carbs, 2g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Sunday
1804 kcal - 86g protein, 240g carbs, 53g fat, 47g fibre- Breakfast: Chia and Oat Overnight Pot with Berries (343 kcal, 10g protein, 51g carbs, 8g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Soft Boiled Egg Buddha Bowl with Avocado (537 kcal, 22g protein, 58g carbs, 23g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (553 kcal, 41g protein, 87g carbs, 6g fat, 22g fibre per person)
- Snack: No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Protein Balls (371 kcal, 13g protein, 44g carbs, 16g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Tinned sardines 140g
- King prawns 410g
- Turkey breast slices 160g
- Lean sirloin steak 200g
- Smoked mackerel fillet 75g
- Black beans 190g
- Red lentils 110g
- Salmon fillet 190g
- Chicken breast 330g
- Tinned mackerel in brine 110g
- Eggs 2
- Quorn mince 170g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal pasta 170g
- Wholewheat noodles 110g
- Wholemeal 1 tortilla
- Brown rice 650g
- Rice 3 cakes
- Soba noodles 95g
- Rolled oats 140g
Vegetables
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (276g required)
- Baby spinach 140g
- Pak choi 330g
- Avocado 1
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 2
- Tinned tomatoes 3 x 400g tins (1021g required)
- Onion 4
- Broccoli 180g
- Celery 4 sticks
- Cucumber 1 (150g required)
- Red onion 1
- Mixed leaves 50g
Dairy & Eggs
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 x 1L carton (962ml required)
- Light cream cheese 18g
- Cottage cheese 90g
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (330ml required)
- Coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (166ml required)
Fruit
- Banana 5
- Apple 1
- mixed berries 140g
Herbs & Spices
- Coriander, optional to taste
- Garlic 13 cloves
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Garam masala 2 tsp
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Cumin 1 tsp
- Mixed herbs 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Honey 2.5 tbsp
- Sweet chilli sauce 22g
- Soy sauce 3 tbsp
- Mustard 1.75 tsp
- Olive oil 1.75 tbsp
- Salsa 45g
- Miso paste 1.25 tbsp
- Peanut butter 70g
- Lemon dressing 12g
- Curry paste 25g
- Tahini dressing 16g
Tins & Jars
- Mixed beans 350g
Extras
- Weetabix 10 biscuits
- Lemon juice 1.5 tbsp
- Lime juice, optional to taste x2
- Almonds 30g
- Dried cranberries 22g
- Oatcakes 3
- Sweetcorn 55g
- Lemon juice, optional to taste
- Sesame seeds 1.25 tsp
- Chia seeds 21g
- Maple syrup 1.75 tsp
- Rye 4 crackers
Shopping This Plan At Tesco
The largest UK grocer. Widest range of the mainstream stores, with Clubcard pricing doing much of the value work.
Value rangeStockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking)
Loyalty pricingClubcard Prices
What Tesco is good for here
- Deepest own-brand range across price tiers, so most recipes can be built up or down in cost.
- Strong free-from and speciality shelves for gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan weeks.
- Clubcard Prices frequently cover chicken, mince and dairy — the high-cost items in a protein-led plan.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Non-Clubcard prices are noticeably higher; the card is effectively required to hit the budget estimate.
- The Stockwell & Co economy tier has been shrinking, so some value lines have moved up a tier.
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 Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) 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 Tesco'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 Tesco and typically costs £40–55 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Clubcard Prices can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 103g 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 Tesco 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 Tesco — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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