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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How to Become a Nutritionist

How to Become a Nutritionist?

The term “nutritionist” is not regulated the same way in every U.S. state, and requirements for the Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and other credentials change over time.

How to Become a Dietitian

How to Become a Dietitian in 5 Steps

Becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN) in the United States now takes a graduate degree. Since January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) has required a minimum of a master’s degree, completion of an ACEND-accredited program,…

Skillet Zucchini Recipe

Best Skillet Zucchini Recipe | Low Sodium and Low Carb

A single pan or skillet! 6 essential ingredients and almost no dishes. A health bomb that will cook quickly. If there are family members who don’t like zucchini, it will smell good enough to attract even their attention.

Butter Chicken Pasta

Low Fat Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe | Low Calorie and Filling

This creamy butter chicken pasta clocks in at 485 calories per serving with a striking 42 grams of protein, only 8 grams of fat, and 55 grams of complex carbs. It is aimed at anyone who wants restaurant-style creamy pasta…

Coffee Brownie Recipe

Vegan Turkish Coffee Brownie Recipe | Refined Sugar Free

This vegan brownie leans hard into Turkish coffee for a dark, almost espresso-forward flavor that mellows the chocolate rather than competing with it. The finely ground Turkish coffee dissolves into the batter and delivers a smooth, bitter depth without any…

Cauliflower Meatballs

Super-Cheesy Vegetarian Cauliflower Meatballs Recipe

The cauliflower meatball recipe uses fresh greens, boiled and squeezed cauliflower, eggs, a small amount of flour, grated cheddar cheese, and lots of spices. Although deep-frying them in egg and breadcrumbs is an option, baking these meatballs in the oven…

How to Make Homemade Humus

How to Make Homemade Humus? | Best Traditional Answer

Classic Middle Eastern hummus made the traditional way delivers 140 calories per quarter-cup serving with 5 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber, and 8 grams of healthy fat from tahini and olive oil. This is the real deal, the…

What Is a Telehealth Weight Loss Program

What is a Telehealth Weight Loss Program

Telehealth weight loss programs, especially those that prescribe GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, involve real medical risks and require licensed clinicians.

Sea Moss Benefits

Sea Moss Benefits: What Is Real vs Marketing Hype

Short answer: Sea moss (Chondrus crispus, and the related Genus Eucheuma often sold as sea moss gel) is an edible seaweed with a real but narrow nutritional profile. It provides iodine, some iron, small amounts of fiber, and traces of…

Visceral Belly Fat Diet

Visceral Belly Fat Diet

Visceral fat is the deep abdominal fat that packs around your liver, pancreas, and intestines. Unlike subcutaneous fat (the pinchable kind under your skin), visceral fat is metabolically active and drives inflammation, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular risk. Excess visceral fat…

Gluten Free Buckwheat Bread

Vegan Gluten Free Buckwheat Bread Recipe

Unlike many types of bread, buckwheat bread is completely gluten free and 100% vegan. Buckwheat, which contains plenty of magnesium, also reduces your risk of diabetes and regulates your digestive system with its high fiber content. (1)

Vegan Korean Pancakes

600 Calorie Vegan Korean Pancakes Recipe | Nutrient-Rich

Pajeon is Korea’s savory scallion pancake, traditionally bound with egg and served as a rainy-day snack. This vegan version uses a chickpea-and-flour batter to hit the same crackly edges and pillowy center without any dairy or eggs. One 10-inch pancake…

Deep Fried Ice Cream

Crispy Deep-Fried Ice Cream | Weight Gain Treat

Most foods generally do not have such authority on their own. But the logic of this is that every calorie you take in addition to your daily calorie needs will come back to you as extra pounds.

Tiramisu sugar free

Low Fat Tiramisu Without Refined Sugar

Do you have 20 minutes for an innocent but delicious dessert? If there is, immediately go down to the ingredients list category. Gather a few simple ingredients and make your way to the kitchen.

Visceral Fat Diet

Visceral Fat Diet

Visceral fat is the deep abdominal fat that packs around your liver, pancreas, and intestines. It’s metabolically active in a bad way, releasing inflammatory signals and free fatty acids that raise your risk of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and…

Low Purine Foods List

Low Purine Foods: 12 Foods to Include in a Low Purine Diet

As the name suggests, low-purine foods have low purine content. What is purine? Purine is a substance naturally produced by the body and occurs in most foods, albeit in small amounts. Purine is broken down and transformed into uric acid.