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1800 Calorie Low-Cholesterol Quick and Easy Meal Ideas

Delicious Quick and Easy Meals- Low Cholesterol

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Created November 08, 2010

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Looking for quick and easy meal ideas that are also low-cholesterol? This 1,800 calorie, low-cholesterol meal plan requires little cooking and is a simple easy way to start your diet. Enjoy quick and easy meal ideas- the heart healthy way.

Breakfast:

1 cup coffee or tea with 2 ounces skim milk

4 ounces apple juice

1 Low-Fat Yogurt Granola Parfait

Snack:

1 ounce (13-14 shelled halves) walnuts

Lunch:

Beverage: Your choice sugar-free beverage, 8 ounces

Low-Fat Tuna Sandwich

1 serving Three Bean Salad

Snack:

1 large orange 

1 ounce animal crackers (16 animal crackers)

Dinner:

Low-Fat Mexican Pizza

1 serving Baked Tortilla Chips and ¼ cup Salsa Verde  

Dessert:

1 serving Baked Apples

Tip: These dishes can be made even more heart healthy by using a non-salt substitute.

Nutrition Information Total For The Day:   1,800 Calories, 365.5 Calories from Fat , Total Fat 40.6 g (sat 8.8 g), Cholesterol  72 mg, Sodium  1,747 mg, Carbohydrate   269 g, Fiber 28.2 g, Protein 62.9 g

 

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