If youre hoping to improve your heart health, this meal plan is right for you!
If you hope to improve your heart health but are unsure where to start, look no further.
Weve got you (and your heart) covered.
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How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
Lastly, each day provides at least 35 grams of fiber.
Fiber has many health benefits, fromhelping you lose weighttostabilizing your blood sugar levelsand improving heart health.
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We also included modifications for 2,000 calories per day for those with other calorie needs.
We have tons ofheart-healthy recipesfor inspiration.
Each breakfast is between 360 and 375 calories, while each lunch is between 354 and 496 calories.
Jamie Vespa
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting sodium to 2,300 mg per day.
Snack (144 calories)
Lunch (354 calories)
P.M. container nonfat plain Greek yogurt with 2 Tbsp.
Day 2
Breakfast (375 calories)
A.M.
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Snack (199 calories)
Lunch (358 calories)
P.M. ## Day 3
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A.M.
Snack (192 calories)
Lunch (347 calories)
P.M. ## Day 6
Lunch (496 calories)
P.M. EatingWell.com, June 2024
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