Eat to help lower your blood sugar while improving heart health with this one-week diabetes-friendly plan for high cholesterol.
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.
Photo: Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat
Day 1
Breakfast (314 calories, 33g carbohydrate)
A.M. ## Day 2
Breakfast (298 calories, 36g carbohydrate)
A.M. natural peanut butter to P.M. snack.
Day 3
Breakfast (293 calories, 21g carbohydrate)
P.M. ## Day 4
A.M.
Snack (324 calories, 19g carbohydrate)
P.M. ## Day 5
A.M.
Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat
Snack (64 calories, 15g carbohydrate)
P.M. ## Day 6
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A.M. ## Day 7
A.M.
Snack (266 calories, 12g carbohydrate)
P.M. We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
If you have any of these symptoms, reach out to your health care provider with your concerns.
Chronically high blood sugar levels damage blood vessels, leading to an increased risk of heart disease.
If you’ve got the option to squeeze in somestrength training as well,that’s even better.
You’ll find it in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes.
Carolyn Hodges
Prioritize Sleep
Long-term poor sleepcan increase stress on the body, leading to higher blood sugar levels.
Focusing ongood sleep hygieneis an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to managing blood sugar.
How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.throw in 2 diabetes.
American Heart Association.Cholesterol and diabetes.
U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
Diana Chistruga
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.Diabetes, heart disease & stroke.
2022;11:e76835.
Brie Passano
