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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Low Glycemic Foods List

Low Glycemic Foods List | 101 Foods in PDF

Not all carbs behave the same in your bloodstream. That’s the whole idea behind the glycemic index. Foods that raise blood glucose slowly (low GI) tend to keep you full longer, blunt insulin spikes, and support blood-sugar control. Foods that…

Vegetarian Soup Recipes

5 Out of the Box Vegetarian Soup Recipes

Forget all alternatives you have tried before. The soups you will meet now will cause you to go another dimension in your kitchen.

Anti Inflammatory Breakfast Recipes

6 Best Anti Inflammatory Breakfast Recipes

It is possible to get support from some foods to eliminate inflammation. These foods will help you a lot in your fight against inflammation thanks to their anti-inflammatory effects.

Liquid Diet for Diverticulitis

Liquid Diet for Diverticulitis

Essentially, this is an inflammation of the diverticula, which causes abnormal pouches formed by herniations of the intestinal mucosa and submucosa.

High Carb Low Fat Diet

Printable High Carb Low Fat Diet

When a person trying to lose weight hears that they can take a high-carb diet and still meet their objectives, the reaction is disbelief. The reason is many people associate high-carb diets with weight gain.

Keto Fast Food Recipes

5 Keto Fast Food Recipes | Irresistible Options

We don’t believe in the sustainability of diets consisting of strict rules and repetition. That’s why we evaluate all the possibilities and search for recipes so that you can continue your diet without getting bored.

Lactose Free Diet Plan

Lactose Free Diet Plan

This plan works for people who have confirmed or suspected lactose intolerance and want a full week of meals that avoid dairy while still meeting calcium, protein, and vitamin D needs. It is not a weight loss plan by design,…

Indian Diet Plan

Printable Indian Diet Plan

When it comes to losing weight, you want a diet that works. But more than that, you want a plan you can live with. One that’s sustainable, realistic, and effective.

Vegetarian Diet for Diabetics

Vegetarian Diet for Diabetics (PDF)

If you’re vegetarian or vegan, you may worry that meeting these goals will be more challenging. However, a vegetarian diet plan can be healthy and nutritious.

Cardiac Diet Plan Food List

Printable Cardiac Diet Food List: 99 Foods in PDF

Do NOT stop, change, or add medications based on anything you read here. This includes statins (atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin), ACE inhibitors (lisinopril, enalapril), ARBs (losartan, valsartan), beta blockers (metoprolol, carvedilol), diuretics (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), and anticoagulants (warfarin,…

Chinese Diet Plan

Printable Chinese Diet Plan (PDF)

Many people are interested in the Chinese diet plan because it is famous for its effectiveness and various benefits.

High Fiber Diet for Diverticulitis

High Fiber Diet for Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is a disease that causes distress to the digestive tract. It’s an infection of the diverticula, small pockets that build up in the intestinal lining.

Grapefruit Juice and Medications

Grapefruit Juice and Medications

Grapefruit is tart, refreshing, and loaded with vitamin C. It’s also one of the few foods that can meaningfully change how a prescription drug behaves in your body. If you take medication regularly, this is worth knowing before you pour…

Antioxidant Rich Foods

10 Robust Antioxidant Rich Foods

Short answer: The highest-antioxidant foods on most published lists are dark berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries), artichokes, dark chocolate (70%+ cacao), kale, spinach, red beans, and pecans. Real-food antioxidants from a varied diet reliably associate with better long-term health outcomes. High-dose…