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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7-Day Fresh Meal Plan

7-Day Fresh Meal Plan

If eating healthier is one of your goals, you can order freshly prepared meals from restaurants specializing in healthy cuisine and offer delivery service right to your door.

DASH Diet For Hypertension

DASH Diet For Hypertension

DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It was designed at NIH and tested in the DASH trial (Appel 1997) and the DASH-Sodium trial (Sacks 2001) as a whole-diet intervention to lower blood pressure without medication or weight loss…

Leaky Gut Diet

7 Day Leaky Gut Diet

You’ve probably seen “leaky gut” blamed for everything from bloating and fatigue to eczema, autoimmune disease, brain fog, and weight gain. Some of that story is grounded in real gut biology. A lot of it isn’t.

Low Fat Low Sodium Diet Plan

7 Day Low Fat Low Sodium Diet Plan

Approximately one in two adults in the US has hypertension, otherwise known as high blood pressure, and this statistic is even higher when you consider men alone.

Is Milk Keto Friendly

Is Milk Keto-Friendly? 7 Keto-Approved Milk Options

No, dairy milk is not keto. A cup of whole cow’s milk delivers about 12 grams of net carbs, more than half a strict keto day (20 g). The sugar in milk is lactose, and it doesn’t come with any…

Vitamin E Foods List

Vitamin E Foods List 19 Foods in PDF

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidative damage, supports immune function, and keeps skin and blood vessels healthy. Real deficiency is rare in people without malabsorption issues, but most Americans still fall short of the…

Is Oatmeal Keto Friendly

Is Oatmeal Keto Friendly

No. A single cup of cooked oatmeal runs about 27 grams of net carbs, which is more than a full day’s carb budget on strict keto. Even a quarter-cup dry-oat portion cooked down is roughly 7 grams. Oats are a…

Is Hummus Keto Friendly

Is Hummus Keto Friendly?

Although modern-day dishes look very different from those eaten in ancient times, some traditional dishes are still eaten today. Hummus, a significant dip often used as a starter or side dish, is one such dish.

Are Beans Keto Friendly

Are Beans Keto Friendly?

Beans are a year-round food; it doesn’t matter whether you’re in the middle of winter or enjoying thanksgiving in the middle of summer, they’re comfort food.

Are Carrots Keto Friendly

Can You Eat Carrots During Keto Diet?

Mostly no. A medium carrot is about 5 grams of net carbs, so one raw carrot on a salad fits into a strict keto day. A cup of chopped carrots hits 9 grams, which starts eating your budget. Carrot juice,…

Is Honey Keto Friendly

Is Honey Keto-Friendly? 7 Keto Alternatives to Honey

No. One tablespoon of honey is roughly 17 grams of carbs, nearly all sugar. That’s about 85% of a strict keto day (20 g net carbs) in a single spoonful. Honey also spikes blood glucose fast because it’s a mix…