A heart-healthy eating plan isn’t about restrictingit’s about enjoying!
Let this easy-to-follow meal plan be your guide.
Specially tailored for people just starting with aheart-healthy diet, the recipes and snacks are straightforward and delicious.
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Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
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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.
The choice is yours for this morning’s breakfast.
Breakfast (407 calories)
A.M.
Snack (141 calories)
Lunch (370 calories)
P.M. unsalted almonds to lunch.
Add 1 medium banana to the P.M. snack.
Day 2
Make your own parfaits this morning for breakfast.
It’s easier than you think and such a nourishing start to the day.
Breakfast (246 calories)
A.M.
Snack (169 calories)
Lunch (405 calories)
P.M. almonds to the A.M. snack, and add 2 cups air-popped popcorn to lunch.
To dinner, add an additional 1 oz.
Day 3
A simple version of avocado toast starts the day!
Be sure to choose a ripe avocado at the store.
Or quick-ripen it in a brown bag with an apple.
Breakfast (282 calories)
A.M.
Snack (228 calories)
Lunch (403 calories)
P.M. To dinner, add 2 cups lettuce, 1 tsp.
balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp.
If you plan on adding it to your bowl, consider buying the shelled version for easier prep.
Breakfast (328 calories)
A.M.
Snack (154 calories)
Lunch (301 calories)
P.M. To dinner, add an additional 12 cup cooked edamame and 1 oz.
Breakfast (316 calories)
A.M.
Snack (101 calories)
P.M. peanut butter to the P.M. snack.
To dinner, add 1 cup cherry tomatoes to the salad.
Day 6
Kale makes for a nutritious and hearty wrap for your lunch.
Breakfast (182 calories)
A.M.
Snack (190 calories)
P.M. packed raisins and an additional 1 Tbsp.
peanut butter to the A.M. snack.
Air-popped popcorn is satisfying and nutritious.
Breakfast (340 calories)
A.M. almonds to the A.M. snack.
At dinner, add 12 piece whole-wheat pita bread and 14 cup hummus for dipping.
U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
