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Menus for heart-healthy eating: Cut the fat and salt

Content Day 1 menu Day 2 menu

Day 2 menu

Breakfast

  • 1 cup plain, low-fat yogurt, topped with 3/4 cup blueberries
  • 3/4 cup calcium-fortified orange juice

Lunch

  • 1 whole-wheat pita stuffed with 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes, 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers, 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese and 1 tablespoon reduced-fat ranch dressing
  • 1 kiwi
  • 1 cup skim milk

Dinner

  • Chicken stir-fry (3 ounces) with eggplant (1 cup) and basil
  • 1 cup brown rice with 1 tablespoon chopped dried apricots
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli
  • 4 ounces red wine or concord grape juice

Snack

  • 2 tablespoons mixed, unsalted nuts
  • 1 cup fat-free frozen yogurt
Day 2 nutrient analysis
Calories 1,605
Total fat 30 g
Saturated fat 10 g
Monounsaturated fat 10 g
Polyunsaturated fat 6 g
Cholesterol 126 mg
Sodium 1,264 mg
Total carbohydrate 242 g
Dietary fiber 24 g
Protein 83 g

On both days, if you're thirsty, drink water as a calorie-free way to hydrate.