7-day meal plan to lower triglycerides

Here is an example of a meal plan to help reduce triglycerides. It is important to note that this is only an example of what someone might eat, as everyone’s nutritional and calorie needs are different.

Day one

Day two

Breakfast: Salmon, whole grain rye bread, and a poached egg.

Lunch: Sardines in a whole grain wrap with a garden side salad and oil-based dressing.

Dinner: Chicken and vegetable stir-fry with brown rice.

Snack: A boiled egg and fresh fruit.

Day three

Day four

Breakfast: Whole grain cereal with low fat or plant milk and fresh fruit.

Lunch: Barley wrap with tuna, lettuce, and tomatoes.

Dinner: Grilled salmon or mackerel with steamed vegetables and brown rice.

Snack: Walnuts.

Day five

Breakfast: Poached eggs on whole grain toast.

Lunch: A tuna or chicken sandwich made with whole grain bread, hummus, and a garden side salad.

Dinner: Grilled steak with steamed vegetables and mashed sweet potato.

Snack: Fruit salad and low fat Greek yogurt.

Day six

Breakfast: Whole grain toast with avocado and a hard-boiled egg or smoked salmon.

Lunch: Chickpeas and quinoa over green salad.

Dinner: Barley, vegetable, and chicken soup with whole grain crackers.

Snack: A homemade smoothie made with low fat Greek yogurt and berries.

Day seven

Breakfast: Rolled oats with low fat or plant milk, topped with fresh fruit.

Lunch: Sardine salad served on a whole grain bread roll, with a garden side salad.

Dinner: Whole grain pasta with a tomato-based sauce and drained red kidney beans, and a garden side salad.

Snack: Strawberries.