Enjoy a week of no-sugar-added anti-inflammatory meals and snacks tailored to lower cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that plays animportant rolein our bodys ability to make cells, vitamins and hormones.
High cholesterol has no symptoms and requires a simple blood test with a medical provider to check levels.
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How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs.
While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
Can the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lower Cholesterol?
Research shows that theanti-inflammatory diet can play a role in reducing cholesterol for some people.
PHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY, FOOD STYLIST: MELISSA GRAY, PROP STYLIST: SHELL ROYSTER
Check out our38 Anti-Inflammatory Dinners you’re able to Make in 30 Minutesfor even more inspiration.
Snack (131 calories)
Lunch (357 calories)
P.M. natural peanut butter to lunch.
Day 2
Breakfast (375 calories)
A.M.
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Snack (95 calories)
Lunch (410 calories)
P.M. natural peanut butter to A.M. snack and add 1 avocado, sliced, to the side salad at dinner.
Snack (200 calories)
P.M. ## Day 4
A.M. ## Day 7
A.M. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely