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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 tomato, 1/4 cup sliced cucumber, 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese and 1 tablespoon reduced-fat ranch dressing
1 kiwi
1 cup skim milk
Dinner
Chicken stir-fry with eggplant 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
3 graham cracker squares
1 cup fat-free frozen yogurt
| Day 2 nutrient analysis | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1,496 |
| Total fat | 24 g |
| Saturated fat | 7 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 103 mg |
| Sodium | 1,638 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 230 g |
| Fiber | 28 g |
| Protein | 80 g |
On both days, if you're thirsty, drink water as a calorie-free way to supplement your diet.
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- Your guide to lowering blood pressure with DASH. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf. Accessed Jan. 24, 2012.
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/DGAs2010-PolicyDocument.htm. Accessed Jan. 24, 2012.
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