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This 7-day meal plan follows the guidelines of the American Heart Association. The menus average 1700 to 1800 calories per day. You may adjust the menus to meet your caloric needs by increasing or decreasing portion sizes, as well as adding or eliminating snacks. Remember to pay attention to fat, cholesterol and sodium content when making substitutions.
SUNDAY
Breakfast Southwestern Omelet (scramble 1/2 cup egg sub with 2 Tbsp each chopped onion and green bell pepper; top with 2 Tbsp salsa, 1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro); 2 corn tortillas with 1 Tbsp light margarine; 1 cup fresh fruit; 1 cup skim milk
Lunch Veggie Sub (6-inch); 1 oz unsalted pretzels; 1 cup light yogurt (nonfat, no added sugar)
Dinner Shrimp and Broccoli Alfredo (sauté 1/2 cup broccoli and 3 oz shrimp; heat 1/4 tsp flour, 2 Tbsp each milk and grated Parmesan; toss broccoli, shrimp and sauce with 1 cup whole wheat pasta); 1-2 cups salad with 2 Tbsp light dressing; 1 whole wheat roll with 1 Tbsp light margarine
Snacks 1 orange; 6 oz cranberry juice cocktail (100% juice) with 1 oz soynuts
MONDAY
Breakfast Fruit and Granola Yogurt (combine 1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, 1 Tbsp ground flax seed or wheat germ, 1 Tbsp sunflower seeds, 1 Tbsp mixed dried fruit and 2 Tbsp low fat granola)
Lunch Roasted Pepper Pizza (top 1 whole unsliced pita bread with 1/3 cup low sodium pasta/pizza sauce, 3 oz roasted red peppers, 1/3 cup mozzarella and 1 Tbsp Parmesan; heat until cheese is bubbly); 1 cup carrots; 1 apple; 1 cup skim milk
Dinner Corn & Bean Burritos (sauté 1 Tbsp onion in 1 tsp olive oil, add 1/3 cup each black beans, chopped tomato and corn and heat; spoon filling into wheat tortilla, top with 2 Tbsp light sour cream); 1 oz unsalted baked chips with 2 Tbsp avocado
Snacks 1 oz low fat / low sodium cheese with 4 low sodium wheat crackers; 1 low fat frozen dessert bar
TUESDAY
Breakfast 1 cup multi-grain cereal with 1 cup skim milk; 1 cup strawberries; 1 wheat English muffin topped with 1 Tbsp jam
Lunch Mediterranean Tuna Salad (combine 3 oz low sodium tuna, 2 Tbsp chopped red bell pepper, 1 chopped green onion, 1/2 Tbsp sliced black olives, 1 Tbsp olive oil; serve on 1-2 cups salad greens with tomato wedges); 6 pieces melba toast; 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
Dinner Honey Lemon Herb Chicken (combine 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, dash of crushed red pepper; pour half of mixture over 3-4 oz chicken breast, bake at 350° F until fully cooked, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce); 1 baked potato topped with 1 Tbsp light margarine and 2 Tbsp light sour cream; 1 cup Brussels sprouts
Snacks 1 cup celery sticks with 1 Tbsp unsalted peanut butter; 1 cup light yogurt (nonfat, no added sugar)
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast Raisin Toast Sandwich (2 slices toasted raisin bread filled with 1 Tbsp almond butter, 1 Tbsp apple butter, 1 thinly sliced banana); 1 cup skim milk
Lunch Chilled Pasta Salad (toss 2 oz cooked pasta, 1/2 cup steamed asparagus, 1/2 cup chopped raw tomato, 1/4 cup green peas, 6 black olives, 2 Tbsp light Italian dressing, 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese); 1/4 cup dried fruit
Dinner 3 oz pork loin; 1 cup wild rice with 1 Tbsp light margarine; 1/2 cup spinach; 1 cup applesauce (without added salt or sugar)
Snacks 1 oz low sodium cheese crackers; Veggie Roll-Up (spread 1 small flour tortilla with 1 Tbsp light cream cheese, fill with 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper)
THURSDAY
Breakfast Public Health Smoothie (combine 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup low fat vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 sliced banana, 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce and blend until smooth)
Lunch Egg Salad Sandwich (chop 1 hard-cooked egg, mix with 1 Tbsp light mayo, 1 tsp sweet pickle relish; serve on 2 slices whole grain bread); 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 4 oz pudding cup
Dinner Grilled Catfish with Citrus Marinade (combine 1 Tbsp orange juice, 1 tsp each light soy sauce, oil, lemon juice, 1/4 tsp minced garlic, black pepper; marinate 1 catfish fillet, grill or broil fish); 1/2 cup coleslaw; 1 cup black-eyed peas; 1 wheat roll with 1 Tbsp light margarine
Snacks 2 low fat oatmeal cookies; 1 cup low fat chocolate milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast 3 wheat pancakes (made with egg white), 1 Tbsp light margarine, 1/4 Tbsp light syrup; 1 cup blue-berries; 1 cup skim milk
Lunch 1 1/2 cups low sodium potato soup; 1 slice rye bread with 1 Tbsp light margarine; 1 pear
Dinner Stir-fried Beef & Vegetables (heat 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp light soy sauce and 2 Tbsp white cooking wine; stir-fry 4 oz sliced lean beef with 2 cups Chinese vegetables; serve over 1 cup brown rice); 1 cup bok choy
Snacks 1 oz unsalted nuts; 1 oz box of raisins
SATURDAY
Breakfast 1 cup Cheerios; 1 banana; 1 cup skim milk; 1 cup orange juice with calcium
Lunch Spinach-Avocado Roll Up (1 wheat tortilla, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup shredded carrot, 1/4 cup avocado, 1 Tbsp light mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp lime juice); 1/2 cup low sodium / low fat cottage cheese; 1 cup grapes
Dinner Chicken Marinara (heat 1 tsp olive oil; sauté 3 oz sliced chicken breast with 1/2 cup green pepper slices; top with 1/2 cup low sodium pasta sauce and 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan; serve over 1 cup whole wheat pasta); 1 cup green beans; 1 slice garlic toast
Snacks 1/2 cup sherbet; 2 graham crackers with 1 Tbsp unsalted peanut butter

This information is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. This information should not be relied upon as a substitution for medical attention from qualified health professionals who are familiar with your individual needs.