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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1800 calorie high protein low carb diet

1800 Calorie High Protein Low Carb Diet

If you are an athlete or a physically active, this 1800-calorie, high-protein, low-carb diet is the perfect way to fulfill your daily energy needs.

South beach diet phase 1 grocery list

South Beach Diet Phase 1 Grocery List

Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet is two weeks of no bread, no fruit, no rice, no potatoes, and no added sugar. That’s a lot of “no.” The point isn’t punishment. It’s a short reset that lowers post-meal blood…

Vegetarian South Beach Diet Plan

7 Day South Beach Diet Vegetarian

Getting adapted to a South Beach diet vegetarian is relatively easy. You must replace all your non-vegetarian protein options with their plant-based alternatives.

1900 calorie meal plan high protein

1900 Calorie Meal Plan High Protein

Whether you want to lose some quick weight or gain some big muscle mass, this 1900 calorie meal plan with high protein is the right way to proceed.

1600 calorie diet for women

1600 Calorie Diet For Women

The best part of this 1600 calorie diet for women is that it returns that healthy dietary pattern to your schedule while triggering weight loss.

South beach Keto diet

South Beach Keto Diet (PRINTABLE 7 DAY FULL MENU)

Search “South Beach keto” and the results confuse two different diets. South Beach is a low-glycemic, low-to-moderate carb pattern developed by cardiologist Arthur Agatston in 2003. Keto (ketogenic) is a very-low-carb, high-fat pattern designed to shift the body into producing…

What Is Macronutrient

What Is Macronutrient?

Macronutrients are essential nutrients humans consume in large quantities to function in different organs and the body’s system. Vitamins and minerals are used to describe Macronutrients in the real world. You must have heard about these terms, as we all…

1900 calorie meal plan - creamy chicken and herb skillet

1900 Calorie Meal Plan (PDF)

This 1900-calorie meal plan is specially customized to suit your health and weight loss requirements. It also helps you feel satisfied and energized during the process.

1300 calorie diet for women

1300 Calorie Diet For Women

Short answer: A 1,300-calorie day is a moderate-to-aggressive deficit for most adult women. It is appropriate for sedentary or lightly active women whose estimated maintenance is roughly 1,700 to 2,000 calories and who are targeting about one pound of fat…

1900 calorie keto meal plan

1900 Calorie Keto Meal Plan

While people mostly think of a 1900 calorie keto meal plan as a perfect method to lose weight, it is highly beneficial in managing certain medical conditions like epilepsy as well.

Dash diet phase 2

Dash Diet Phase 2

Once you finish Dash Diet Phase 1, you must include all fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, dairy, and nonstarchy vegetables in Dash Diet Phase 2.

south beach phase 2

South Beach Diet Phase 2 Meal Plan (PDF)

Short answer: South Beach Phase 2 is the “reintroduction” middle stage of the three-phase South Beach Diet developed by cardiologist Arthur Agatston in his 2003 book.

DASH diet meal plan 1600 calories

DASH Diet Meal Plan 1600 Calories

The DASH diet meal plan of 1600 calories is undoubtedly the best way to treat and prevent hypertension, but there are still people around who have found it an excellent method to lose weight.

1000 calorie vegetarian meal plan

1000 Calorie Vegetarian Meal Plan

The 1000 calorie vegetarian meal plan excludes all kinds of meat, fish, and poultry and further commits to bringing significant health benefits to your body.

Mediterranean diet on a budget

Mediterranean Diet on a Budget

Getting started with a Mediterranean diet on a budget isn’t that hard; all you need is mindful planning and execution in the same direction.

1000 calorie meal plan high protein

1000 Calorie Meal Plan High Protein

There’s more to a 1000 calorie meal plan with high protein than just building lean muscle mass. While following this high protein diet, you can also lose that extra weight around your body faster.

1500 calorie vegan meal plan

1500 Calorie Vegan Meal Plan

Numerous medical studies and research have confirmed that people following a 1500-calorie vegan meal plan are at lower risk of developing specific heart-related health issues.

How much weight can you lose on Dukan diet in a week

How Much Weight Can You Lose on a Dukan Diet in a Week

Short answer: Most people who complete the seven-day Attack phase of the Dukan Diet lose about 3 to 6 pounds. The majority of that drop is water and glycogen, not body fat, because sharp carbohydrate restriction depletes stored glucose and…