Get this Free Sample of a Daily Low Cholesterol Diet Plan

High cholesterol is one of the primary risk factors of heart disease and stroke. There are two types of cholesterol: HDL cholesterol, which does not clog arteries, and LDL, which does. Elevated LDL cholesterol levels contribute to atherosclerosis, which results in narrowing and hardening of arteries.

High LDL cholesterol levels are usually the result of a poor diet. Healthy food choices and lifestyle go a long way in keeping cholesterol levels balanced, especially as we age. Below, you can find some free meal plans for reducing cholesterol.

Low Cholesterol Sample Diet Menu #1

• Breakfast: 1 cup granola cereal, ½ cup skim milk, ¼ cup fresh blueberries, 8 oz. coffee, black, 6 oz. orange juice.
• Lunch: 2 slices turkey on whole wheat bread, 1 slice tomato, 1 leaf romaine lettuce, ½ cup seedless grapes, 10 baked tortilla chips with ¼ cup salsa, 8 oz. Diet soda.
• Snack: 6 baby carrots, ¼ cup low fat ranch dressing, 2 low fat graham crackers, 8 oz. water.
• Dinner: 8 oz. grilled salmon fillet, 1 cob corn seasoned with ¼ tsp salt and pepper, ½ cup cooked brown rice, 1 slice whole wheat bread, fruit salad, 8 oz glass water. To prepare the salmon: Mix 2 T. olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp fresh dill and juice of 1 lemon. Brush over both sides of salmon and grill until pink and flaky.

Low Cholesterol Meal Sample #2

• Breakfast: 1 cup oatmeal, 1 hard boiled egg white, 1 banana, 8 oz hot tea.
• Lunch: 1 cup pasta salad (pasta, chicken breast, black olives, feta cheese, bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper, tossed in olive oil and balsamic vinegar), 1 wheat roll, 1 apple, 8 oz iced tea.
• Snack: 4 low fat/low sodium crackers, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, ¼ cup raisins, 8 oz. water.
• Dinner: Whole wheat spaghetti and meatballs with tomato sauce, small salad (Romaine lettuce, 4 grape tomatoes, and 3 slices cucumber), slice Italian bread spritzed with reduced fat margarine, 6-8 medium fresh strawberries with reduced fat whipped topping, 8 oz water.