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All meal plans follow guidelines from the **American Diabetes Association**, **American Heart Association**, and **Dietary Guidelines for Americans**, meeting their carbohydrate recommendations. **Average carbohydrates per meal:** - **1200-calorie plan:** ~48 g - **1200-calorie vegetarian:** ~53 g - **2000-calorie plan:** ~72 g - **2000-calorie vegetarian:** ~77 g **Carbohydrate distribution:** - Meals average **45–50% of total calories from carbohydrates**, aligning with national guidelines (recommended **45–65%**). - General recommendations: - **Women:** 45–60 g carbs per meal - **Men:** 60–75 g carbs per meal **Customization options:** - You may **save or swap** items between meals to meet personal carb goals. - **“Flex calories”** from dairy can be exchanged for another food of equal calories. - Choosing a **carb-free substitute** can **reduce carbs by 24–36 g per day**.     Related Blogs: [Is A Very Low-Carb Diet for Weight Loss Effective?](https://www.seattlesutton.com/blog/is-a-very-lowcarb-diet-for-weight-loss-effective/) [Showing Carbs Some Love During American Heart Month](https://www.seattlesutton.com/blog/showing-carbs-some-love-during-american-heart-month/) [Best Advice For Carbs On The Label](https://www.seattlesutton.com/blog/best-advice-for-carbs-on-the-label/) [Blood Sugar Highs and Lows](https://seattlesutton.com/blog/blood-sugar-highs-and-lows/) - [Our Company](https://healthy.seattlesutton.com/knowledge/our-company?hsLang=en) - [Ordering Made Easy](https://healthy.seattlesutton.com/knowledge/ordering-made-easy?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Subscriptions](https://healthy.seattlesutton.com/knowledge/ordering-made-easy?hsLang=en#subscriptions) - [NEW! 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