Seven-day meal plan to lower cholesterol

Seven-day meal plan to lower cholesterol

A vegetarian diet is becoming incredibly popular among health freaks for its incredible health benefits. Especially if you are jostling with health issues like cholesterol, vegetarian food is best for you. But, eating a vegetarian meal randomly will not yield the desired results. Hence, a specialized meal plan to lower cholesterol by excluding the meals which induce the cholesterol levels in the body and including the eatable, which curbs the cholesterol levels, is the best way to proceed.

If you are also looking for a reliable 7-day meal plan to lower cholesterol levels, you need not spend a fortune to seek a dietician advise. Here is a comprehensive 7-day meal plan to lower cholesterol and keep you healthy:

Day 1

Breakfast: 2 eggs with a protein smoothie

Midday Snack: 1 tbsp of peanut butter and a medium-sized apple

Lunch: Bean Burrito

Evening Snack: ½ cup of pumpkin seeds

Dinner: BBQ with steak and cauliflower, Edamame and Quinoa

Day 2

Breakfast: 2 scrambles Tofu with a protein smoothie

Mid Day Snack: Homemade trail mix

Lunch: Edamame with cold sesame noodles

Evening Snack: Avocado Toast

Dinner: Pizza and Salad

Day 3

Breakfast: One serving of Oatmeal with ½ cup of blueberries and 1 tbsp of Almonds

Midday Snack: A medium apple

Lunch: Geen Salad with Beets and Edamame

Evening Snacks: ¼ cup of curried chickpeas

Dinner: 1 cup of boiled rice and Poached Salmon with Asparagus

Day 4

Breakfast:  Oatmeal and Protein Smoothie

Midday Snack: Greek Yoghurt

Lunch: Garden Omelet

Evening Snack: Pear and 1 Tbsp of Almonds

Dinner: Bakes Asian Tofu

Day 5

Breakfast: Protein Pancakes with Protein Smoothie

Midday Snack: Black bean Soup

Lunch: Chinese Takeout

Evening Snack: Chocolate Protein muffin

Dinner: Veggie Burger

Day 6

Breakfast: Avocado Toast with Protein Smoothie

Midday Snack: ½ cup of Pistachio nuts in shell

Lunch: Baked Potato with Vegetarian Chilli

Evening Snack: An orange and a Cheese Stick

Dinner: Baked Asian Tofu

Day 7

Breakfast: Craig muffin with a protein smoothie

Midday Snack: Banana and 1 tbsp Nut butter

Lunch: Power Salad

Evening Snack: Greek Yoghurt with sunflower seeds

Dinner: Soup and Portabella Pizza

The best part about the suggested diet plan is the significant portions of protein included in them. A high intake of protein makes you feel full and energetic for a longer time. If you are targeting to lose weight, by restricting the portions, you can achieve your targets with ease. From fake steak to lentils and Tofu, this diet plan offers excellent variation by keeping the right balance of calorie intake.

Besides following the diet plan, here are some tips which help you to get the results:

• Substitute your favorite snacks by repeating them. You can easily repeat your favorite snacks mentioned in the diet plan, even daily.
• Stick to an eating schedule. Plan a tentative time for all the meals and try to stick to it as close as possible.
• Choose high-quality starch by picking up whole wheat pasta and bread, quinoa, baked potatoes as well as root vegetables. Avoid white rice and refined flour
• No restriction for the starchy green veggies like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, carrots, etc.
• Drink at least 8 ounces of water to flush out toxins from your body
• Maintain an active lifestyle by including some walking and light exercises

So, are you ready to kick off your cholesterol with this healthy 7-day meal plan?