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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Mediterranean Diet to Lower Cholesterol

Mediterranean Diet to Lower Cholesterol: What Works

Short answer: Yes, the Mediterranean diet is one of the most studied eating patterns in cardiology, and it lowers LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and cardiovascular event risk in randomized trials(1)(2). However, it is a complement to medical care, not a…

Keto Diet and High Cholesterol

Keto Diet and High Cholesterol

The ketogenic, or keto, diet is a trendy low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that is extremely low in carbs. Compared to most low-carb diets, it is far more restrictive regarding the macronutrients you can consume.

800 Calorie Keto Meal Plan

Easy 800 Calorie Keto Meal Plan

Many people today want to live healthy lives, and they will do anything to accomplish that.

Sirtfood Diet vs. Keto Diet

Sirtfood Diet vs Keto Diet Plan

The sirtfood diet and the keto diet get lumped together in “which diet should I do?” articles, but they’re doing completely different things. Sirtfood is a short-term, very-low-calorie phase built around a list of polyphenol-rich foods, wrapped in a marketing…

Low Sodium Diet Food List

Printable Low Sodium Diet Food List

Sodium is a vital mineral with numerous crucial functions in the human body. It is a mineral added to foods and is the main component of table salt. While it occurs in small amounts naturally in some foods, it is…

Anti inflammatory diet recipes

10 Anti-Inflammatory Diet Recipes (Step-by-Step)

Short answer: The most useful “anti-inflammatory” recipes are Mediterranean-pattern meals built around fatty fish, extra-virgin olive oil, dark greens, legumes, whole grains, herbs, spices, and berries. No single meal turns down inflammation, but eating this pattern consistently is associated in…

Ornish Diet Food List

Printable Ornish Diet Food List (PDF)

Whether you are trying a weight loss diet or want to lower blood pressure, prevent diabetes or cancer, every time you try a diet plan, you must ensure that it stands up to your body needs and overall health.

Beginner Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan Printable

5 Tips for Beginner Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan Printable

The diet can generally be adapted to suit individual dietary needs and preferences, but it’s always recommended to consult with a healthcare provider or a dietitian, especially for those with specific health conditions or nutritional requirements. Keeping yourself healthy is…

Hashimoto Diet Food List

Hashimoto Diet Food List (PDF)

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. It’s an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, gradually reducing its ability to make thyroid hormone. Diet won’t cure it.

Elimination Diet Food List

Elimination Diet Food List

An elimination diet, done properly, is a structured three- to six-week process for identifying food triggers when standard testing hasn’t given you clear answers. It’s not a long-term way to eat, and it’s not a general wellness reset.

Keto Christmas cookies

Keto Christmas Cookies with Almond Flour | Snowball Cookies

These snowball-shaped keto Christmas cookies use almond flour and powdered erythritol for a low-carb version of the classic Russian tea cake. Each ball runs about 55 calories with under 1 gram of net carbs and 1.5 grams of protein.