{"id":81101,"date":"2025-08-28T12:43:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T12:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=81101"},"modified":"2025-08-28T12:43:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T12:43:45","slug":"meal-plan-for-one-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/","title":{"rendered":"Meal Plan For One Person: Everything You Need To Know To Create A Healthy, Budget-Friendly Eating Plan For One"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/#What_Is_A_Budget-Friendly_Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\" >What Is A Budget-Friendly Meal Plan For One Person?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/#What_Are_The_Key_Benefits_Of_Following_A_Meal_Plan\" >What Are The Key Benefits Of Following A Meal Plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/#How_Can_I_Create_A_Meal_Plan_For_Myself\" >How Can I Create A Meal Plan For Myself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/#How_Many_Calories_Should_I_Eat_A_Day\" >How Many Calories Should I Eat A Day?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/#How_To_Balance_Macros_In_A_Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\" >How To Balance Macros In A Meal Plan For One Person<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/#What_Is_A_Good_Example_Of_A_Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\" >What Is A Good Example Of A Meal Plan For One Person?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/#Is_There_An_App_That_Creates_Healthy_Personalized_Meal_Plans\" >Is There An App That Creates Healthy Personalized Meal Plans?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/#What_is_the_golden_rule_of_meal_planning\" >What is the golden rule of meal planning?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/#What_are_10_healthy_foods\" >What are 10 healthy foods?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/#How_to_avoid_eating_late_at_night\" >How to avoid eating late at night<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/#Is_meal_prepping_actually_healthy\" >Is meal prepping actually healthy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plan-for-one-person\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you live alone, meal planning can be a difficult task.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meal-Plan.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While cooking for one person might sound easy, it can be challenging due to factors such as managing smaller quantities of ingredients, minimizing food waste, and maintaining variety to avoid getting bored with the same meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even when you search online, it is rare to find examples of meal plans for one person, as most options cater to a two-person household or more. The search is even harder if you are looking for a budget-friendly option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s article, we will provide you with tips on creating a simple meal plan for one person that is not healthy, sustainable, and budget-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Budget-Friendly_Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\"><\/span><strong>What Is A Budget-Friendly Meal Plan For One Person?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A meal plan for one person on a budget is a well-thought-out and designed eating plan that helps an individual eat healthy and nutritious meals without spending a lot of money. The goal of such a plan is to maximize nutrition while minimizing cost and waste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-79364\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apple-2-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan For One Person\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apple-2-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apple-2-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apple-2-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apple-2-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/apple-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>A budget-friendly, one-person meal plan often includes essential tips like:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using affordable and easy-to-find ingredients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food or meal prepping, which prevents impulse buying<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch cooking and freezing meals, which saves time and money<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging the reuse of ingredients to make new and delicious dishes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Install the app and experience the versatility first-hand!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Key_Benefits_Of_Following_A_Meal_Plan\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Key Benefits Of Following A Meal Plan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some advantages of choosing to meal plan for one person can include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Reduces Stress At Meal Times<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common funny meme that you may have come across on social media states, \u2018who knew that one of the hardest parts of being an adult is figuring out what to cook for dinner every night for the rest of your life\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constantly having to decide what to eat easily leads to fatigue and ordering in, which is not very budget-friendly. However, when you meal plan, you avoid having to stress about this since you already have ready-made food in the fridge, and all you have to do is reheat and go about your day\/evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-79368\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kitchen-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan For One Person\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kitchen-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kitchen-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kitchen-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kitchen-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kitchen.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Can Help You Eat Healthier<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to one study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity in early 2017, researchers found that when people followed a meal plan, not only did they consume a higher quality diet, but their diet also had a rich variety of foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5288891\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The researchers stated that compared to foods prepared outside the home, those made at home tend to be of higher quality and contain more fruits, vegetables, fiber, folate, and vitamin A (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5288891\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to health experts, a diet that\u2019s rich in a variety of healthy foods can support your immune system, as well as help reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/initiatives\/behealthy\/healthy-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/food-and-nutrition\/eating-well\/health-benefits-of-eating-well\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-79374\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/salad-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan For One Person\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/salad-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/salad-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/salad-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/salad-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/salad.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Can Help With Weight Management<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity is an ever-growing problem worldwide, and factors such as fast food don\u2019t help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to multiple studies, done in children and adults, eating away from home, especially at restaurants, increases the risk of overweight and obesity because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The foods served are often of a lower nutritional quality: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such foods can have minimal nutritional value while being high in calories, unhealthy fats, added sugars, and sodium. All of these are factors research has associated with weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK209844\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2211335521003211\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased calorie intake: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calorie intake is an essential part of weight management. Eating in a calorie deficit helps one lose weight, while eating in a caloric surplus leads to weight gain. When you make your food at home, you know exactly what goes into your pot and thus can control the ingredients used and portion eaten.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when you eat out, you cannot always tell what\u2019s in your meals, which can increase your overall calorie intake, leading to a calorie surplus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows that those who eat out at restaurants more often, especially at fast food restaurants, consume more calories than those who eat at home and may have a higher prevalence of overweight and obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5288891\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/17\/2\/586\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12889-021-11104-0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Saves You Money<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, meal planning helps you save money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having food at home makes you less likely to order in when you are hungry but short on time. Even when you\u2019re out, the knowledge that you have delicious food at home can prevent you from impulse buying take-out dinner\/lunch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Shopping for a meal plan for one person with a grocery list is the best way to ensure that your meals will be healthy and that you only get what you need.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you write down what you need to buy, you are less likely to stray away from your healthy food shopping, and also, you are less likely to participate in food waste since you already know what you need to buy and in what amounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re using the meal plan to help you shed some extra pounds, this <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grocery-list-for-weight-loss\/\">grocery list for weight loss<\/a> will help you know the best foods to stock up on to help support your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Supports Health Goals<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal planning doesn\u2019t only work for weight loss. Meal planning can also help support other health goals, such as healthy weight gain, bodybuilding, or the management of illnesses like diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.erudit.org\/en\/journals\/nutrition\/2020-v17-n3-nutrition05242\/1068830ar.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover this <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/whole-food-meal-plan\/\">whole food meal plan<\/a> to learn the best foods for better nutrition, digestion, and weight management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-79367\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/smoothie-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/smoothie-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/smoothie-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/smoothie-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/smoothie-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/smoothie.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Encourages Mindful Eating &amp; Consistency<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal planning helps you stay on track with your healthy eating plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, planning your meals allows you to increase your awareness of portion sizes, individual ingredients, and overall food choices, which helps with mindful eating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers suggest that the practice of mindful eating can help with weight management, diabetes management, self-acceptance, and can even help you build a good relationship with food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5556586\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-meal-plan-for-lean-muscle-gain\/\">What Is A Lean 7-Day Meal Plan For Muscle Gain?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Create_A_Meal_Plan_For_Myself\"><\/span><strong>How Can I Create A Meal Plan For Myself?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some tips to help you create a meal plan for one person include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Set Up Your Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do you want to create your meal plan in the first place?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you wish to lose, gain, or maintain your weight?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to gain muscle, or is the goal to manage a diagnosed health condition?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing your \u2018why\u2019 helps set the direction for your meal plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-71385\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/collage-2-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/collage-2-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/collage-2-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/collage-2-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/collage-2-1-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/collage-2-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Assess Your Current Diet &amp; Preferences<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This assessment helps you better understand what you need to change or keep to reach the goals mentioned in the section above. Knowing your diet preferences also enables you to shop accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a shopping list for a meal plan for one person vegetarian diet-focused looks very different from a person following the keto diet or even a Mediterranean diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin down what you enjoy and create a healthy meal plan with grocery lists of these foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also use this chance to learn more about your calorie intake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track your food intake, then use a reputable calorie-counting app to determine if you need to eat less, more, or maintain your current intake to reach your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Figure Out Your Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before heading out the door with your grocery list, take the time to set aside how much money you intend to use on groceries on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even go a step further and look up the price of some items on your local grocery app to see if your budget works or if you need to remove or substitute some items to help fit your budget. Take advantage of sales or in-season items when you can.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, the point of a budget-friendly meal plan is to ensure that you eat healthily without spending too much. Do all you can to ensure you remain within budget.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Plan Your Meals and Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have your grocery list, find recipes that fit the ingredients and your preferred cooking methods. To avoid boredom, find recipes that allow for different flavors but that use the same foods as in your pantry and grocery list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure also to plan your time. Meal planning takes time; you may need anywhere between 2-4 hours to prep everything.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set aside a day or two each week to prepare all your meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/clean-eating-meal-plan\/\">30-day clean eating meal plan<\/a> designed for one person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-79377\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/soup-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/soup-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/soup-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/soup-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/soup-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/soup.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Should_I_Eat_A_Day\"><\/span><strong>How Many Calories Should I Eat A Day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s challenging to determine the amount of calories for every person as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerous factors, such as age, sex, environmental temperature, energy expenditure, pregnancy, hormonal status, and dieting behaviors, influence individual daily calorie intake needs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK218769\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020 &#8211; 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men and women aged 18-65 years consume anywhere between 2000-3200 calories and 1600 to 2400 calories, depending on their daily physical activity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-12\/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To determine how many calories you should eat a day to reach your goals, it is best to use a reputable online calculator that takes individual factors into account.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. The BetterMe: Health Coaching app is your personal trainer, nutritionist, and support system all in one. Start using our app to <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stay on track <\/a>and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Balance_Macros_In_A_Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\"><\/span><strong>How To Balance Macros In A Meal Plan For One Person<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>To do this, you will need to:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Determine your daily caloric needs for your goals: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a calorie calculator or fitness app; BetterMe is one such reputable app that can help.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Decide on a macronutrient ratio: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recommended macronutrient ratio for a healthy, balanced diet is 45-65% of daily calories from carbohydrates, 10-35% from protein, and 20-35% from fats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To calculate the grams of each daily macronutrient:<\/b><span> Multiply your calorie targets by the corresponding food group percentage and then divide by the calories per gram, which are 4 for carbs and protein, and 9 for fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK594226\/\"><span>12<\/span><\/a><span>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that macronutrient ratios change with goals and the type of diet. Find the ratio that best works with your goals and diet of choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan your meals to fit the macro-nutrient ratio targets. Focus on nutritious, minimally processed foods and distribute these macros across all meals (including snacks and drinks) to be consumed throughout the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>Side note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Counting macros is optional, as long as you focus on maintaining a calorie deficit; you can still lose weight).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-high-protein-meal-plan\/\">30 Day High Protein Meal Plan For Beginners<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Good_Example_Of_A_Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\"><\/span><strong>What Is A Good Example Of A Meal Plan For One Person?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A good meal plan for one person should:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be Balanced:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It includes all the major food groups, such as protein, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, as well as a variety of fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Follow the principle of portion control: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This prevents under- or overeating, thus ensuring that you can reach your body goals. Portion control also helps prevent food waste, which is bad for the environment and your wallet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Include a variety of meals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most people fall off their meal plans because they get bored with the same things day in and day out. Having a variety of meals and ingredients to use can prevent this.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be Goal Oriented: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking to build muscle? Lose weight? Build muscle and lose fat at the same time? A good meal plan should reflect your goal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be simple:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No need to complicate your meals. Choose easy-to-prepare foods that you like.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_An_App_That_Creates_Healthy_Personalized_Meal_Plans\"><\/span><strong>Is There An App That Creates Healthy Personalized Meal Plans?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, there is. The BetterMe app is a reputable app that can help you create a personalized meal plan based on your goals, dietary restrictions\/preferences, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an excellent option for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the idea of painstakingly creating their personalized meal plan for one person while calculating their daily calorie intake and macro ratios.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-79375\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nutrition-2-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nutrition-2-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nutrition-2-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nutrition-2-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nutrition-2-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nutrition-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_golden_rule_of_meal_planning\"><\/span><strong>What is the golden rule of meal planning?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The golden rule of meal planning is to stick to your eating plan as much as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This focus reduces decision fatigue at meal times, promotes healthy eating and weight management, streamlines grocery shopping, and prevents food waste.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you can build in flexibility (like non-meal prep days) if it makes you happy and more likely to stick with the plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_10_healthy_foods\"><\/span><strong>What are 10 healthy foods?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-10-superfoods\/\">10 healthy foods<\/a> that you can add to your weekly grocery list include oats, brown rice, chicken, fish, eggs, Greek yogurt, spinach, sweet potatoes, beans, and bananas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, these are only a few of the many healthy options.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_avoid_eating_late_at_night\"><\/span><strong>How to avoid eating late at night<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid skipping meals during the day: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undereating could lead to increased hunger at night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay hydrated:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes we mistake thirst for hunger, so ensure that you are drinking a lot of water throughout the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat protein and fiber-rich foods: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These help boost satiety, which can keep you from feeling hungry late at night.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_meal_prepping_actually_healthy\"><\/span><strong>Is meal prepping actually healthy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is. Especially if your meals of choice contain mostly nutritious, minimally processed ingredients, follow a balanced diet, and are portion-controlled.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Plan_For_One_Person\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making meal prep for one person can be a challenge, but it doesn\u2019t have to be one forever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tips mentioned in this article help make the process less of a hassle and budget-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still find it hard to make a personalized meal plan from scratch, we would highly suggest trying the BetterMe app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The app will make the job much easier for you, and all you\u2019ll need to do is get your recommended ingredients, cook, and store the meals properly to consume throughout the week safely.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you live alone, meal planning can be a difficult task.\u00a0 While cooking for one person might sound easy, it can be challenging due to factors such as managing smaller quantities of ingredients, minimizing food waste, and maintaining variety to avoid getting bored with the same meals. 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