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Tesco Vegetarian 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 92g of protein, built around Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) for roughly £40–55/week. Protein comes from whole foods — eggs, dairy, pulses and tofu — 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
1,808 kcal92g protein242g carbs52g fat43g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1799 kcal per person96g protein · 218g carbs per person
Breakfast484 kcal · 15g protein · 71g carbs · 5 min
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Made with rolled oats, oat milk, peanut butter. Ready in 5 min — 484 kcal, 15g protein, 71g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 60g rolled oats
- 150ml oat milk
- ¾ tbsp peanut butter
- 1 banana
- ¾ tsp chia seeds
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Peanuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Stir rolled oats, oat milk and chia seeds together in a lidded jar or container.
- Stir well, cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir again before eating, then add peanut butter and banana. Loosen with a splash of oat milk if needed.
Lunch371 kcal · 28g protein · 50g carbs · 20 min
Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl
Made with cottage cheese, courgette, red pepper. Ready in 20 min — 371 kcal, 28g protein, 50g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g cottage cheese
- 1 courgette, roasted
- 1 red pepper, roasted
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- ¾ tsp mixed herbs
- 1 wholemeal pitta
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cut cherry tomatoes into even pieces and roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, then leave to cool slightly.
- Toast or warm wholemeal pitta just before serving.
- Arrange roasted courgette, roasted red pepper, cherry tomatoes, mixed herbs and wholemeal pitta in a bowl and finish with cottage cheese.
Dinner821 kcal · 41g protein · 83g carbs · 25 min
Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice
Made with firm tofu, tinned chickpeas, frozen mixed veg. Ready in 25 min — 821 kcal, 41g protein, 83g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g firm tofu
- 80g chickpeas, drained
- 150g frozen mixed veg
- 150g light coconut milk
- 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp curry paste
- 60g brown rice (dry weight)
Allergens in this meal: Soybeans. Check the label for: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Mustard, Tree nuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Drain and rinse chickpeas.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and brown the tofu for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in light coconut milk and curry paste, then add chickpeas and frozen mixed veg and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain and serve alongside.
Snack123 kcal · 12g protein · 14g carbs · 5 min
Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark
Made with low-fat greek yogurt, frozen berries, honey. Ready in 5 min — 123 kcal, 12g protein, 14g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 125g low-fat Greek yogurt
- 50g frozen berries
- ¾ tsp honey
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Line a tray or shallow container with baking paper.
- Spread the low-fat Greek yogurt over the paper in an even layer about 1cm thick.
- Scatter frozen berries and honey over the top and press them in lightly.
- Freeze flat for at least 3-4 hours, until solid.
- Break into shards and serve straight from the freezer. Keep any leftovers frozen.
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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 Vegetarian 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 - 96g protein, 218g carbs, 62g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (484 kcal, 15g protein, 71g carbs, 14g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (371 kcal, 28g protein, 50g carbs, 9g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice (821 kcal, 41g protein, 83g carbs, 36g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (123 kcal, 12g protein, 14g carbs, 3g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1800 kcal - 83g protein, 277g carbs, 41g fat, 56g fibre- Breakfast: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (509 kcal, 16g protein, 74g carbs, 15g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (382 kcal, 29g protein, 51g carbs, 9g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (739 kcal, 35g protein, 135g carbs, 6g fat, 31g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (170 kcal, 3g protein, 17g carbs, 11g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1846 kcal - 91g protein, 247g carbs, 55g fat, 43g fibre- Breakfast: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (557 kcal, 17g protein, 84g carbs, 16g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (454 kcal, 33g protein, 65g carbs, 10g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (438 kcal, 28g protein, 51g carbs, 12g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Protein Balls (397 kcal, 13g protein, 47g carbs, 17g fat, 8g fibre per person)
Thursday
1801 kcal - 84g protein, 277g carbs, 43g fat, 53g fibre- Breakfast: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (571 kcal, 17g protein, 86g carbs, 16g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (461 kcal, 34g protein, 65g carbs, 10g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (560 kcal, 29g protein, 110g carbs, 2g fat, 27g fibre per person)
- Snack: Walnuts and Dried Blueberries (209 kcal, 4g protein, 16g carbs, 15g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Friday
1801 kcal - 83g protein, 264g carbs, 49g fat, 45g fibre- Breakfast: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (617 kcal, 19g protein, 91g carbs, 18g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Egg Mayo Sandwich on Wholemeal (409 kcal, 23g protein, 37g carbs, 18g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (573 kcal, 27g protein, 111g carbs, 8g fat, 24g fibre per person)
- Snack: Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese (202 kcal, 14g protein, 25g carbs, 5g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Saturday
1801 kcal - 108g protein, 233g carbs, 43g fat, 39g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (190 kcal, 26g protein, 16g carbs, 1g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Egg Mayo Sandwich on Wholemeal (436 kcal, 24g protein, 41g carbs, 19g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bread (817 kcal, 40g protein, 141g carbs, 4g fat, 23g fibre per person)
- Snack: Reduced-Fat Cheddar on Oatcakes (358 kcal, 18g protein, 35g carbs, 19g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Sunday
1806 kcal - 100g protein, 181g carbs, 73g fat, 31g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (211 kcal, 29g protein, 17g carbs, 1g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Egg Mayo Sandwich on Wholemeal (470 kcal, 25g protein, 46g carbs, 20g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (849 kcal, 39g protein, 83g carbs, 39g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Almonds (276 kcal, 7g protein, 35g carbs, 13g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Firm tofu 160g
- Tinned chickpeas 280g
- Eggs 8
- Green lentils 190g
- Egg whites 460g
- Red lentils 110g
Carbs & Grains
- Rolled oats 400g
- Wholemeal 4 pittas
- Wholemeal 1 roll
- Brown rice 130g
- Wholemeal bread 9 slices
- Rice 3 cakes
- Wholemeal pasta 120g
Vegetables
- Courgette 4
- Red pepper 5
- Cherry tomatoes 2 x 300g packs (463g required)
- mixed veg 160g
- Tinned tomatoes 2 x 400g tins (735g required)
- Onion 4
- Mushrooms 190g
- Carrot 2
- Sweet potato mash 230g
- Watercress 100g
- Sweet potato 250g
- Spinach 100g
- Mixed peppers 230g
- Butternut squash 430g
- Baby spinach 190g
Dairy & Eggs
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (884ml required)
- Cottage cheese 800g
- Tinned coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (158ml required)
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 120g
- Ricotta 130g
- Parmesan 18g
Fruit
- Banana 6
- berries 50g
- Apple 1
- Dried blueberries 18g
Herbs & Spices
- Mixed herbs 2 tbsp
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Cumin 2 tsp
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Garlic 5 cloves
Condiments & Oils
- Peanut butter 100g
- Curry paste 24g
- Honey 1.25 tbsp
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 928ml required)
- Light mayo 70g
- Mustard 1.25 tbsp
- Olive oil spray, optional light coating x2
- Olive oil 1.25 tbsp
Tins & Jars
- Mixed beans 340g
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 180g
Extras
- Chia seeds 30g
- Walnuts 40g
- Reduced-fat cheddar 45g
- Oatcakes 5
- Almonds 25g
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.
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
- Switch to Tesco's value range across the board rather than mid-tier lines
- Swap fresh berries for frozen mixed berries (same nutrients, fraction of the cost)
- Add a couple of eggs or a portion of cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up
- Use 0% fat Greek yogurt or quark in place of standard yogurt — same volume, far more protein
💪 Increase protein
- 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
- Add a couple of eggs or a portion of cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up
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 92g 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 vegetarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegetarian, using ingredients readily available from Tesco.
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