Sample 1-Day Menu

If you are trying to lower your cholesterol, here is a sample 1-day menu:

Breakfast

• ½ cup apple juice
• ¾ cup oatmeal with 1 small banana and 1 cup skim milk
• 1 cup brewed coffee

Lunch

• Turkey and cheese sandwich: 2 slices of whole wheat bread, 2 ounces of lean deli turkey breast, 1 ounce low-fat Swiss cheese, mustard, 1 medium sliced tomato, shredded lettuce
• 1 pear
• 1 cup skim milk

Evening Meal

• 3 ounces of broiled fish
• 1 cup brown rice with 1 teaspoon of soft margarine
• 1 medium stalk broccoli and 1 medium carrot
• Tossed salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, chickpeas, and olive oil and vinegar dressing
• 1 small whole grain roll with 1 teaspoon soft margarine
• 1 cup tea
• ½ cup nonfat frozen yogurt with fruit

Snacks

• 1 ounce trail mix made with nuts, seeds, raisins, and other dried fruits
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup skim milk