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However, reducing your calories does not mean you need to skimp on flavor. In this article, we will share 30 meals under 500 calories that are nutritious, delicious, and sure to leave you satisfied.

In a captivating TikTok video, weight loss coach and content creator Gladys (@therealdealweightloss), showcased a 500-calorie meal option available at Wendy’s that aligns with weight loss goals.

For a 2,000 calorie diet, if you split it up into three meals plus two snacks per day, then breakfast, lunch, and dinner should be about 500 calories each and each snack should be 250 calories.

Following a survey of 37,951 people in Japan in which 65 percent said they’d gained weight over their New Year’s break from work or school, convenience store FamilyMart has put together three meals ...

And when given ultra-processed food, they ate 500 calories a day more than when they were given unprocessed meals. The US National Institutes of Health said ultra-processed foods may be affecting ...