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Menus for heart-healthy eating: Cut the fat and salt
Day 2 menu
Breakfast
2 whole-wheat pancakes, 4-inch diameter, topped with 3/4 cup blueberries
3/4 cup calcium-fortified orange juice
1 cup skim milk
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
Oriental chicken (5 ounces) with braised pineapple ring
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 | 1,757 |
| Protein | 89 g |
| Carbohydrate | 288 g |
| Total fat | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 7 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 119 mg |
| Sodium | 1,966 mg |
| Fiber | 29 g |
| Potassium | 3,876 mg |
| Calcium | 1,338 mg |
On both days, if you're thirsty, drink water as a calorie-free way to supplement your diet.
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