Damla Sengul

Damla Sengul

Food Researcher, 12 Years experience

Damla Sengul is a Food Editor and recipe developer at Diets Meal Plan with 12+ years of experience in digital food publishing. Every recipe she publishes has been personally tested and filmed in her home kitchen in Wayne, New Jersey, using locally sourced ingredients. She specialises in recreating healthy versions of popular dishes by substituting high-calorie ingredients with nutritious alternatives, each recipe undergoes multiple rounds of testing until the taste matches or improves on the original
Her work includes researching global cuisines and techniques, analyzing recipes from established chefs, and adapting them into practical, approachable formats. She ensures accuracy in ingredients, measurements, and cooking methods so readers can consistently achieve results.

In addition to her editorial work, Damla is an avid baker who enjoys creating celebration cakes and experimenting with new dessert recipes in her spare time.

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Keto Steak Salad

10g Carb Keto Steak Salad Recipe | Sesame Mayonnaise Topping

Seared sirloin over mixed greens with a sesame mayonnaise dressing at 4g net carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. Serves 2 with 520 calories, 38g protein, and 38g fat each. Built for keto, low-carb, and high-protein eaters who want…

Pumpkin Humus Recipe

Best Mediterranean Pumpkin Humus Recipe

This hummus, which is made just like the usual one, adds pumpkin. However, garlic is removed from the recipe, and the toppings are changed. The result is a plate full of amazing visuals, heavenly taste, and health.

Cabbage Meatballs

500-Calorie Vegetarian Fried Cabbage Meatballs

Cabbage is one of the vegetables that unfortunately does not enter every home, and even if we do not see it while doing grocery shopping, we will forget its existence.

Rice Soup Recipe

Refreshing Turkish Rice Soup Recipe | 146 Calorie Yayla Soup

Yayla soup, which is indispensable in Turkish cuisine, evokes incredible refreshments. Thanks to the irresistible freshness of this recipe, the fact that it is consumed a lot in summer should not make you think that it is not consumed much…

Chicken Chickpea Recipe

Mediterranean Chicken Chickpea Recipe | With Tahini Sauce Topping

This Mediterranean stove-top plate delivers 455 calories per serving with a hefty 44 grams of protein from chicken breast and chickpeas combined, 9 grams of fiber, and 18 grams of healthy fat from tahini and olive oil. Net carbs land…

Veggie Power Bowl

How to Prepare Veggie Power Bowl? | 1111 Cal Vegetarian Meal

This vegetarian power bowl is calorie dense on purpose: 1,111 calories per bowl with 42 grams of protein from mushrooms, kidney beans, Greek yogurt, and quinoa, plus 22 grams of fiber and 38 grams of healthy fat. It is meant…

Turkish Kofte Recipe

Low Carb Turkish Kofte Recipe | Original Tire Kebab

Tire kofte, the specific style from the Tire district of Izmir province, rebuilt at 3g net carbs per serving. Small, thin, hand-shaped ground beef and lamb patties grilled hot and served with charred green peppers and cherry tomatoes. Serves 4…

Spinach Eggs

Keto Spinach Eggs Recipe | Best Yogurt Butter Topping

A Turkish-style spinach and eggs skillet finished with a yogurt-butter topping at 3g net carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. Serves 2 with 340 calories, 20g protein, and 26g fat each. The technique that carries the dish: sizzled butter…

No Bake Berry Cheesecake

No Bake Berry Cheesecake Recipe

This article is a candidate for the best guide ever. With a few simple ingredients and a short time in the kitchen, it’s ready! But you have to follow the right path.

Cauliflower Risotto Keto

Cauliflower Risotto Keto Recipe | Ultra Creamy Cheddar Addition

This cauliflower risotto delivers the creaminess of arborio-based risotto at 5g net carbs per serving instead of the traditional 45g. Ready in 25 minutes for 4 servings, with 380 calories, 12g protein, and 32g fat each. Riced cauliflower and broccoli…

Pan Fried Zucchini Pizza

Keto Pan Fried Zucchini Pizza Recipe | Crackling and Cheesy

A single-pan zucchini pizza cooked stovetop with a covered lid for the crackling base and cheesy top. Serves 2 with 380 calories, 18g protein, and 30g fat and 5g net carbs per portion. Ready in 20 minutes. The crust is…

Gingerbread Man Recipe

Gluten Free Gingerbread Man Recipe

These gingerbread men use a gluten-free flour blend and coconut sugar instead of refined white sugar, delivering the deep molasses-and-spice flavor of a classic Christmas cookie without wheat or granulated sugar.

Fish Soup Recipe

Low Carb Fish Soup Recipe

A Mediterranean-style sea bass and vegetable soup at 3g net carbs per serving. Serves 6 with 260 calories, 24g protein, and 14g fat each. Ready in 40 minutes. A clear tomato-broth base with sea bass, leek, fennel, garlic, and a…

Dietitian vs Nutritionist

Dietitian vs Nutritionist | What’s the Difference?

Short answer: In the United States, “registered dietitian” (RD or RDN) is a legally protected, accredited credential that requires a graduate degree, a supervised practicum, a national exam, and ongoing continuing education.