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