Sample Low-Cholesterol 2200 Calorie Meal Plan

Watching your calories, as well as your fat and cholesterol intake, is part of managing your cholesterol through diet. This 2200-calorie meal plan can help make doing this easy.

Remember that your dietary requirements may be higher or lower than 2200 calories depending on your weight, age, and activity level.

• Calculate Your Daily Calorie Requirements

You can also always consult your physician and/or a dietitian for guidance.

Bon appétit!

Look for links to recipes within this meal plan. The total calories, fat, etc. of this meal plan are based on these preparations.

Breakfast

Beverage: 1 cup (8oz) decaffeinated coffee with 2 oz skim milk

1 serving Banana Berry Smoothie

2 slices whole grain bread (make sure that 100% whole wheat flour is first on the ingredient list)

2 tsp stenol/ light plant sterol spread, such as Benecol

Snack

8 oz nonfat yogurt with 2 tsp honey

1 cup red grapes

Lunch

Beverage: 1 cup (8 oz lemon or orange flavored seltzer)

1 serving Tomato Spinach Soup

1 serving Chicken Caesar Salad

Snack

1 serving (1oz) low sodium wheat crackers

2 tbsp hummus

1 medium orange

Dinner

Beverage: 1 cup (8oz) decaffeinated flavored iced tea

1 serving Low-Fat Chicken, Asparagus, and Quinoa Salad

1/2 cup boiled or broiled edamame (soybean)

1 serving Low-Fat White Turkey Chili

2 Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Optional beverage: glass of red wine*

Nutrition Information Total For The Day: Calories 2200, Calories from Fat 465, Total Fat 51.3g (sat 12.1g), Cholesterol 169 mg, Sodium 1,960 mg, Carbohydrate 315g, Fiber 47g, Protein 129g

Tip: To make these dishes even more heart-healthy, lower the sodium of these dishes by using a non-sodium salt substitute.

One glass of red wine contributes an additional (5 oz serving): Calories 127, Calories from Fat 0, Total Fat 0g (sat 0.g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 5.5g, Fiber 0g, Protein 0.1g.

*Be certain to ask your doctor if alcohol is permitted on your diet plan and with your current medication regimen. Pregnant or nursing women should completely abstain from alcohol.

_{This information does not replace the advice of your doctor.}