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Menus for heart-healthy eating: Cut the fat and salt
Day 2 menu
Breakfast
2 whole-wheat pancakes, 4-inch diameter, topped with 3/4 cup blueberries
3/4 cup calcium-fortified orange juice
1 cup skim milk
Lunch
1 whole-wheat pita stuffed with 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup sliced tomato, 1/4 cup sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese and 2 tablespoons reduced-fat ranch dressing
1 kiwi
1 cup skim milk
Dinner
Oriental chicken (5 oz.) with braised pineapple ring
1 cup brown rice with 1 tablespoon chopped dried apricots
1 cup steamed broccoli
4 ounces red wine or concord grape juice
Snack
3 graham cracker squares
1 cup fat-free frozen yogurt
| Day 2 nutrient analysis | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1,734 |
| Protein | 88 g |
| Carbohydrate | 257 g |
| Total fat | 29 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 159 mg |
| Sodium | 2,376 mg |
| Fiber | 25 g |
| Potassium | 3,530 mg |
| Calcium | 1,436 mg |
On both days, if you're thirsty, drink water as a calorie-free way to supplement your diet.
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