April Club Fx-Approved Meal Plan
The following article was written by Heinen’s Chief Dietitian, Melanie Jatsek RD, LD.
The secret to preparing healthy and satisfying meals is making fiber the focal point of your plate. And by fiber, I mean plants.
Adults should aim for 30-35 grams of fiber each day. That may sound like a lot, but it’s surprisingly easy to achieve when you strive to eat more fruit, veggies, legumes, and whole grains. If you want to know what that much fiber looks like in actual food, check out your April Club Fx-approved meal plan—it’s jam-packed with 49 grams of fiber (if you include all the suggested meal components below)! Who knew fiber-filled foods could be so exciting and delicious?
Breakfast
Baked Avocado with Eggs – Cook time: 10 minutes; Prep time: 5 minutes
- Guacamole is a classic, and avocado toast has become an internet sensation but have you tried baked avocados? Filled with an egg, they’re surprisingly satisfying, easy to make, and loaded with healthy vitamins and fats. *For a plant-based option: instead of eggs, fill each avocado half with 2 tablespoons of Hummus Goodness. No need to bake!
- Serve with one grapefruit or orange, peeled and separated into segments.
Nutrition Information: Baked Avocado with Eggs
Serving size: 1 avocado half with egg, Calories: 245, Carbohydrates: 9 grams, Protein: 8 grams, Total fat: 21 grams, Saturated fat: 4 grams, Fiber: 7 grams, Added sugar: 0 grams, Sodium: 77 mg, Potassium: 556 mg
Note: Nutrition information is provided as an estimate only.
Lunch
Strawberry Vanilla Beet Smoothie – Total time: 15 minutes
- A Strawberry Vanilla Beet Smoothie blended with 1 scoop of Truvani Vanilla Plant-Based Protein Powder. The smoothie is made with simple ingredients like banana, apple, and sweet Ohio-grown strawberries, plus a vibrant beet for a natural boost of color and antioxidants. Blended with creamy vanilla almond milk and a splash of lemon, each serving is full of fiber, vitamins, and plant-based goodness, perfect for sipping on a warm sunny day!
- Serve with a spinach salad with your favorite chopped veggies drizzled with Tarazi tahini and one serving of Top Seedz Crackers.
Nutrition Information: Strawberry Vanilla Beet Smoothie
Serving size: 1 smoothie, Calories: 160, Carbohydrates: 40 grams, Protein: 2 grams, Total fat: 1 gram, Saturated fat: 0 grams, Fiber: 7 grams, Added sugar: 0 grams, Sodium: 45 mg, Potassium: 616 mg
Note: Nutrition information is provided as an estimate only.
Dinner
Cook time: 20 minutes; Prep time: 15 minutes
- Actual Veggies Super Greens Veggie Burger stuffed inside an Ezekiel Pita Pocket with Vigeo Microgreens, a spoonful of Esti Baba Ghanoush, and sliced Sweet Snaps Peppers.
- Serve with Chickpea Dusted Carrot Fries, a satisfyingly savory snack or side dish for spring. Just like French fries but with a little less starch and a little more nutrition, they’re the perfect partner for your favorite sandwiches, wraps, and burgers.
Nutrition Information: Chickpea Dusted Carrot Fries
Serving size: 1 portion, Calories: 135, Carbohydrates: 15 grams, Protein: 3 grams, Total fat: 8 grams, Saturated fat: 1 gram, Fiber: 4 grams, Added sugar: 0 grams, Sodium: 230 mg, Potassium: 434 mg
Note: Nutrition information is provided as an estimate only.
Snack
1 Tosi Crunchy Snack Bar – like granola, but grain-free. Each flavor gets its protein from nuts and seeds only.
