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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Vegan Snacks

17 Irresistible Vegan Snacks

When transitioning to a vegan diet or recently made the switch, one of the first hurdles you must overcome is figuring out what to eat.

Low Glycemic Diet Plan

7 Day Low Glycemic Diet Plan (PDF)

The low-glycemic diet has been around for a while, but it has become more popular among athletes and dieters in recent years.

Brat diet alternative

BRAT Diet Alternatives: Substitute Foods to Try

The BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast) has been the go-to advice for stomach bugs and diarrhea for decades. It’s bland, low-fiber, and easy on an irritated gut. That sounds sensible, and for one adult meal after a rough night,…

Whole Grains Food List

Whole Grains Food List (26 Foods in PDF)

Whole grains keep the bran, germ, and endosperm intact after milling. Refined grains keep only the endosperm, which is mostly starch. The bran carries most of the fiber and minerals. The germ carries B vitamins, vitamin E, and healthy fats….

Vitamin D Foods List

Vitamin D Foods List (7 Day, Printable)

A diet plan that includes foods rich in Vitamin D can help you maintain strong bones and teeth, prevent heart disease and even help ward off depression.

1000 Calorie Smoothie

1000 Calorie Smoothie Recipes | 10 Flavors

1000 kcal

Gather your favorite protein powder, berries, milk, and oats. Based on them, we will give 10 different recipes. And you will be amazed how a healthy 1000 calories can be so delicious.

Vitamin B12 Foods List

Vitamin B12 Foods List | 14 Foods to Super-charge Your Organs

Vitamin B12 is one of the few nutrients you can’t reliably get from plants. It’s made by bacteria, and it ends up in your food almost entirely through animal products or fortification. Your body uses it to build red blood…

The Galveston Diet

The Galveston Diet

Is the Galveston Diet the top trending eating plan for older women? Weight management has no one-size-fits-all answer, and many popular diets may fail to consider every individual’s needs.

1200 Calorie Carnivore Diet

1200 Calorie Carnivore Diet (PDF)

1200 kcal

Is it possible to maintain a calorie consumption of 1200 per day while following a carnivorous diet? A sedentary person should consume approximately 1,600 to 1,800 calories per day.

Dukan Diet VS Keto Diet

Dukan Diet vs Keto Diet

Short answer: The Dukan Diet and the ketogenic diet are both low-carbohydrate approaches, but they work on different mechanisms and have different risk profiles. Dukan is very-high-protein, very-low-fat, phased, and largely built around lean animal protein. Keto is very-low-carb, high-fat,…

Low Carb Fruits

List of Low Carb Fruits That Can Do Wonders

Low-carb doesn’t have to mean no fruit. It just means being picky. A cup of raspberries has about 7 grams of net carbs. A medium banana has 24. Same food category, radically different impact on your carb budget.