Improve heart health and kick inflammation to the curb in this 7-day anti-inflammatory meal plan to lower cholesterol.
In the United States, nearly 98 million adults havehigh cholesterolandheart diseasecontinues to be the leading cause of death.
For years, the emphasis was on low-fat diets with little thought on overall nutrition quality to lower cholesterol.
Kelsey Hansen
However, current research suggests a more comprehensive (and frankly, tastier) approach by emphasizing theanti-inflammatory diet.
This Mediterranean-style diet hits on many of the nutrition factors that influence our heart health.
How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
Why is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Good for High Cholesterol?
While our cholesterol levels are influenced by genetics, diet and exercise certainly play a role.
Its inclusion of anti-inflammatory foods helps improve blood flow and reduce plaque, which lowers risk of heart disease.
Kelsey Hansen
Snack (291 calories)
Lunch (355 calories)
P.M. almond butter at the A.M. snack plus increase to 15 dried walnut halves at the P.M. snack.
Day 2
Breakfast (272 calories)
A.M.
Snack
Lunch (351 calories)
P.M. almond butter to the apple at lunch.
Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee
Day 3
A.M.
Snack (206 calories)
P.M. almond butter to the apple at lunch.
Day 4
Breakfast (292 calories)
A.M.
Snack (62 calories)
P.M. ## Day 5
A.M. chopped walnuts at the A.M. snack plus add 2 Tbsp.
almond butter to the apple at lunch.
Day 7
A.M. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
