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