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Psoriasis Meal Plan (1400 calories)

Changing the way that you eat is one of the most important things you can do to help alleviate your skin condition such as psoriasis. We believe that your body is equipped to heal itself if provided adequate support through proper nutrition, cleansing and diet. We’ve put this FREE 1400 calorie psoriasis diet meal plan together with the help of Deirdre Earls because we want psoriatics to know that there are nontoxic treatment options.

Deirdre Earls, MBA, Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian (LD), herself a sufferer of chronic psoriasis, has helped us compile this sample 14-day psoriasis diet meal plan at 1400 calories—best suited to women and men who need to lose a bit of weight. Because our 1400 calorie psoriasis diet is so popular, we’ve recently added an 1800-calorie psoriasis diet with additional recommendations.

Ms. Earls is a recognized expert in using a dietary approach to reduce inflammation and enable the body to heal itself naturally. For 30 years Deirdre struggled with severe psoriasis. After just six months of using a meal plan like the one presented here, her symptoms of severe psoriasis for the most part disappeared (90% remission). Healing disease with diet is not highly regarded in Western cultures, nor is it scientifically proven. Notwithstanding, the power of healing with food is indisputable—you have nothing to lose but unwanted weight and bad skin. Try this psoriasis diet!

Nutrition is the basis for all healing—not only because it provides the nutrients your body needs, but because it nourishes the intestinal system, the origin of your immune system.

1400 calories per day diet for psoriasis

Breakfast: ~250 calories
Midmorning Snack: ~60 calories
Lunch: ~450 calories
Midafternoon Snack: ~125 calories
Dinner: ~450 calories

For your convenience we have supplied a shopping list for this psoriasis diet.

	Breakfast
		1 cup plain organic fat-free yogurt (or kefir) 3/4-cup blackberries 1 tsp ground organic flax seeds 1 small apple Stevia to sweeten
	Midmorning snack
		2 Tbsp raisins
	Lunch
		1 cup cooked brown rice 1-1/2 cups steamed mixed vegetables 3 oz wild salmon 1 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice drizzled over vegetables
	Midafternoon snack
		1 cup raw vegetables 2 Tbsp hummus
	Dinner
		Giant salad of: 3 cups dark leafy greens 1 Tbsp sunflower seeds 1 Tbsp cran-raisins 1 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice dressing 17 small red grapes

	Breakfast
		1 cup cooked quinoa cereal 1 tsp ground organic flax seeds 2 Tbsp raisins Cinnamon Stevia to sweeten
	Midmorning snack
		1/2-cup applesauce
	Lunch
		1 cup cooked brown rice pasta 2 Tbsp basil pesto 1-1/2 cup grilled vegetables 1 Tbsp pine nuts
	Midafternoon snack
		1 cup raw vegetables 1 Tbsp almond butter
	Dinner
		Giant salad of: 3 cups dark, leafy greens 1 Tbsp walnuts 1 Tbsp cran-raisins 1 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice dressing 3 prunes

	Breakfast
		1 cup plain organic fat-free yogurt (or kefir) 1 tsp ground organic flax seeds 3/4-cup blueberries 1 small apple Stevia to sweeten
	Midmorning snack
		1/2 banana
	Lunch
		2 tacos made with: 2 corn tortillas 1 cup nonfat “refried” beans Diced lettuce, onion, and cilantro 3 avocado slices
	Midafternoon snack
		1 cup sugar snap peas 5 Brazil nuts
	Dinner
		Giant salad of: 3 cups dark, leafy greens 2 oz wild salmon Red onion slices 1 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice dressing 4 small brown rice crackers 1 cup pineapple chunks

	Breakfast
		1 cup brown rice cream 1 cup almond milk 2 Tbsp raisins 1 tsp ground organic flax seeds Cinnamon Stevia to sweeten
	Midmorning snack
		1 small apple
	Lunch
		1 cup cooked brown rice 3 oz grilled white organic chicken 1-1/2 cup grilled vegetables 1 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice dressing
	Midafternoon snack
		1 cup baby carrots 2 Tbsp hummus
	Dinner
		Giant salad of: 3 cups dark, leafy greens 1 Tbsp walnuts 1 Tbsp dried cherries 1 Tbsp olive oil and balsalmic vinegar dressing 3 prunes

	Breakfast
		1 cup plain organic fat-free yogurt (or kefir) 1 tsp ground organic flax seeds 1 cup pineapple chunks 17 small grapes Stevia to sweeten
	Midmorning snack
		1 cup watermelon
	Lunch
		2 brown rice cakes with sea vegetables 2 Tbsp almond butter 2 Tbsp 100% fruit spread 1 small apple
	Midafternoon snack
		1 cup sugar snap peas 5 Brazil nuts
	Dinner
		Giant salad of: 3 cups dark, leafy greens 2 oz wild salmon 3/4-cup blueberries 1 Tbsp olive oil and balsalmic vinegar dressing 1/2 large pear

	Breakfast
		2 scrambled eggs 1 cup spinach Red onion slices 1 large grapefruit
	Midmorning snack
		1 small apple
	Lunch
		Nachos made with: 10 large corn chips 1 cup nonfat “refried” beans 1 oz organic cheddar cheese Diced onions, cilantro, lettuce
	Midafternoon snack
		1 cup celery sticks 1 Tbsp peanut butter
	Dinner
		Giant salad of: 3 cups dark, leafy greens 1 Tbsp walnuts 3/4-cup blueberries Red onion slices 1 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice dressing 17 small red grapes
	Weekend treat
		3 cups plain organic popped popcorn Tossed in: 1 tablespoon olive oil, sea salt, and herbs

	Breakfast
		1 cup plain organic fat-free yogurt (or kefir) 1 tsp ground organic flax seeds 1/2 small mango 2 small plums Stevia to sweeten
	Midmorning snack
		12 cherries
	Lunch
		1 cup cooked brown rice 3 oz grilled white organic chicken 1-1/2 cups grilled vegetables 1 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice dressing
	Midafternoon snack
		1 cup raw vegetables 2 Tbsp hummus
	Dinner
		Giant salad of: 3 cups dark, leafy greens 2 oz tuna 6 Kalamata olives 1 Tbsp olive oil and balsalmic vinegar dressing 1 cup watermelon

	Breakfast
		1 cup cooked quinoa cereal 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 3 prunes 2 Tbsp raisins Cinnamon Stevia to sweeten
	Midmorning snack
		17 small grapes
	Lunch
		1 sushi roll of vegetables and avocado 1 miso soup 1 seaweed salad
	Midafternoon snack
		1 cup raw vegetables 5 Brazil nuts
	Dinner
		Giant salad of: 2 cups dark, leafy greens 1 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice 1/2-cup black beans 1/2-cup corn Red onion slices 1/2 large pear

	Breakfast
		1 cup plain organic fat-free yogurt (or kefir) 1 tsp ground organic flax seeds 1 cup raspberries 3/4-cup blueberries Stevia to sweeten
	Midmorning snack
		1 small apple
	Lunch
		1 cup brown rice pasta 1 oz grilled chicken 2 Tbsp basil pesto 1 Tbsp pine nuts 1-1/2 cups steamed vegetables
	Midafternoon snack
		1 cup raw vegetables 2 Tbsp hummus
	Dinner
		2-egg omelette Filled with: 1 oz feta cheese 1 cup fresh spinach 2 chopped sundried tomatoes Salad of: 2 cups mixed greens 1 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice dressing

	Breakfast
		1 brown rice cake with sea vegetables 1 Tbsp peanut butter 1 Tbsp 100% fruit spread 1 cup cubed melon
	Midmorning snack
		12 cherries
	Lunch
		1 cup cooked corn macaroni 2 oz melted cheddar cheese 1 oz grilled chicken 2 cups steamed broccoli
	Midafternoon snack
		1 cup baby carrots 5 Brazil nuts
	Dinner
		Giant salad of: 3 cups dark, leafy greens 2 oz tuna 6 Kalamata olives 1 Tbsp olive oil and balsalmic vinegar dressing 17 small red grapes

	Breakfast
		1 cup plain organic fat-free yogurt (or kefir) 1 tsp ground organic flax seeds 3/4-cup blackberries 2 Tbsp raisins Stevia to sweeten
	Midmorning snack
		1 small nectarine
	Lunch
		1 cup cooked brown rice 3 oz wild salmon 1-1/2 cup steamed vegetables 1 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice
	Midafternoon snack
		1 cup sliced cucumbers 10 peanuts
	Dinner
		Giant salad of: 3 cups dark, leafy greens 1 Tbsp pine nuts 1/2-oz grated parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp cran-raisins 1 Tbsp olive oil and balsalmic vinegar dressing 3 prunes

	Breakfast
		1 cup fruit-juice sweetened corn flakes 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp ground organic flax seeds 1 cup cubed melon
	Midmorning snack
		1/2-cup applesauce
	Lunch
		2 tacos made of: 2 corn tortillas 1 cup nonfat “refried” beans 3 avocado slices Diced lettuce, onion, and cilantro
	Midafternoonsnack
		1 cup raw vegetables 2 Tbsp hummus
	Dinner
		Giant salad of: 3 cups dark, leafy greens 2 oz wild salmon 1 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice 1 cup raspberries

	Breakfast
		1 cup plain organic fat-free yogurt (or kefir) 1 tsp ground organic flax seeds 3/4-cup blueberries 3 prunes Stevia to sweeten
	Midmorning snack
		1 cup cubed pinepple
	Lunch
		Sandwich of: 2 slices gluten-free bread 3 oz grilled chicken breast Lettuce, onion, mustard 10 corn chips
	Midafternoon snack
		1 cup sugar snap peas 5 Brazil nuts
	Dinner
		3 cups dark, leafy greens 1 Tbsp walnuts 1 Tbsp cran-raisins 1 Tbsp olive oil and balsalmic vinegar dressing
		Weekend treat
		3 cups popped organic popcorn Tossed in: 1 Tbsp olive oil, sea salt, and herbs

	Breakfast
		1 cup brown rice cream 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 Tbsp raisins Cinnamon Stevia to sweeten
	Midmorning snack
		1 cup watermelon
	Lunch
		2 brown rice cakes with sea vegetables 2 Tbsp almond butter 2 Tbsp 100% fruit spread 1 small apple
	Midafternoon snack
		1 cup celery sticks 2 Tbsp hummus
	Dinner
		2 oz baked tilapia 2 cups dark, leafy greens 1 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice dressing 1/2 small mango 1/2-cup frozen yogurt

Some important pointers

• Whenever possible, eat organic, fresh locally-grown produce, eggs, dairy and meat.
• Whenever possible, select wild-harvested over farm-raised fish.
• Some have found that they heal better with a dairy-free diet. You may substitute the occasionally recommended organic dairy with organic soy varieties.
• Some have found that they heal better with a nightshade-free diet. You may want to eliminate tomatoes, white potatoes, peppers and eggplant for three months or more to determine how you respond.

If compliance with the suggested meal plans doesn’t give you the progress you desire within six months, you may want to seek personalized assistance with determining contributing factors and potential solutions.

Deirdre Earls has taken much of the guesswork out of an often daunting decision—to completely change your diet. Your Healing Diet: A Quick Guide to Reversing Psoriasis and Chronic Diseases with Healing Foods is available through DermaHarmony for the same price as Amazon.com—$11.99 plus $4.95 shipping and handling.

Additional support

For best results we suggest using our psoriasis meal plan with our DermaEssentials™ supplements and the DermaDetox™ colon and liver cleansing plan. These dietary supplements provide nutrient support, promote digestive tract health, and facilitate increased absorption and utilization of the foods you eat.

Here are some resources for you. Read on for the answers you seek, then give us a call if you would like additional guidance.

• About your colon and psoriasis
• About your liver and psoriasis
• Omega 3—what’s all the fuss?
• All about Candida and yeast
• Probiotics—the key to symbiosis and reduced inflammation
• What are digestive enzymes?
• pH and psoriasis
• Do smoking and drinking affect psoriasis?

* Your physician should allow for proper follow-up visits and individualize your diet, nutrition, or fitness plan as appropriate. The information presented on this website is in no way intended as medical advice or as a substitute for medical treatment. This information should only be used in conjunction with the guidance and care of your physician. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care providers if you have any questions regarding a medical condition, your diet, nutritional supplements, an exercise regimen, or any other matter related to your health and well-being.

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Principal Authors: Deirdre Earls, LD, RD & M. Ofiyeva
Date of Publication: 10/23/2007
Updated: 07/08/2010