The 14-day tummy flattening diet plan
We all want a flat tum, and with this easy-to-follow plan you can do it the healthy way!

Is it just us or does the battle of the bulge (and mainly, the belly bulge) always feel like an impossible one to win?
We start off with the best of intentions, reading up on the latest diet fad and excitedly spending two weeks' worth of shopping money on one haul of must-have 'health' foods and gadgets. Only to quickly realise that, no, we're not going to be able to drink nothing but a glass of juice for longer than two days and, no, we're not so sure that taking a pill to lose weight is the answer we were looking for...
With summer just around the corner, the image of figure-hugging tops and swimsuits is looming closer, and we're more keen than ever to make this year the year we find a healthy diet plan we can actually stick to, rather than a fad diet that will leave us feeling more gross than gorgeous.
Enter nutitionist and blogger Madeleine Shaw, and her refreshingly, well, healthy way of getting clued up on eating better and losing belly fat for good.
Madeleine is a nutritionist, blogger and all-round health buff! Madeleine believes that by eating simple, delicious (and affordable!) food that's good for you, your body won't feel deprived while keeping it in tip-top condition.
Madeleine uses her healthy eating regime to targeting the side effects of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) which means her plan is perfect for those looking for a way to debloat and a flatter tummy in no time.
Her two-week planner (which is less about dieting, and more about long-term healthy eating) avoids bloating foods such as sugar and wheat, and concentrates on bloat-free foods. The meal plan contains whole foods, healthy fats and fresh protein, to keep your energy levels up and reduce cravings for sugary food.
Sound like your kind of belly-fat-busting plan? Follow her two-week daily meal suggestions and you'll be well on your way to beating the bulge in no time!
Madeleine's 14-day tummy-taming diet plan
Week 1: Monday | Tuesday |
BreakfastHomemade buckwheat granola | BreakfastMadeleine Shaw's Spanish omlette |
LunchCauliflower, roasted chickpea, fennel and avocado salad | LunchZa'atar salmon with shaved fennel, carrot and almond salad |
DinnerVegetarian chilli con vegetables | DinnerWarm kale, avocado, pomegranate and quinoa salad |
Row 4 - Cell 0 | Row 4 - Cell 1 |
Wednesday | Thursday |
BreakfastSprouted amaranth porridge with grilled banana | BreakfastPoached eggs with tomato and rocket on a buckwheat pancake |
LunchThai coconut prawn soup with courgetti | LunchCreamy and comforting tomato soup |
DinnerMexican salmon, lentil and quinoa bowl | DinnerSweet potato, lentil and spinach bowl |
Row 4 - Cell 0 | Row 4 - Cell 1 |
Friday | Saturday |
BreakfastHealthy folded eggs with asparagus and avocado puree | BreakfastPancakes with strawberries and coconut cream |
LunchBrussel sprout, sweet potato and tomato salad | LunchPoached eggs, avocado and miso sweet corn puree |
DinnerSpinach and cashew nut roast | DinnerChicken, kale and sweet potato curry with cardamom cauliflower rice |
Row 4 - Cell 0 | Row 4 - Cell 1 |
Sunday | Week 2: Monday |
BreakfastVegan Buckwheat waffles with Cinnamon Spiced Apple | BreakfastHealthy folded eggs with asparagus and avocado puree |
LunchCourgette Ribbon and Kale bowl with Miso, Chilli and Avocado Dressing | LunchCreamy and comforting tomato soup |
DinnerChickpea pasta with roasted sweet potato and sage | DinnerWarm kale, avocado, pomegranate and quinoa salad |
Row 4 - Cell 0 | Row 4 - Cell 1 |
Tuesday | Wednesday |
BreakfastVegan Buckwheat waffles with Cinnamon Spiced Apple | BreakfastHomemade buckwheat granola |
LunchBrussel sprout, sweet potato and tomato salad | LunchZa'atar salmon with shaved fennel, carrot and almond salad |
DinnerChickpea pasta with roasted sweet potato and sage | DinnerSweet potato, lentil and spinach bowl |
Row 4 - Cell 0 | Row 4 - Cell 1 |
Thursday | Friday |
BreakfastMadeleine Shaw's Spanish omlette | BreakfastSprouted amaranth porridge with grilled banana |
LunchCauliflower, roasted chickpea, fennel and avocado salad | LunchPoached eggs with tomato and rocket on a buckwheat pancake |
DinnerMexican salmon, lentil and quinoa bowl | DinnerChicken, kale and sweet potato curry with cardamom cauliflower rice |
Row 4 - Cell 0 | Row 4 - Cell 1 |
Saturday | Sunday |
BreakfastPoached eggs with tomato and rocket on a buckwheat pancake | BreakfastPancakes with strawberries and coconut cream |
LunchCourgette Ribbon and Kale bowl with Miso, Chilli and Avocado Dressing | LunchThai coconut prawn soup with courgetti |
DinnerVegetarian chilli con vegetables | DinnerSpinach and cashew nut roast |
Row 4 - Cell 0 | Row 4 - Cell 1 |
Madeleine Shaw is an ambassador for the Better with BRITA campaign. For more recipes, healthy tips and videos visit www.brita.co.uk/betterwithbrita
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