7-Day Low Cholesterol Meal Plan (With Grocery List)

Low Cholesterol Meal Plan with Grocery List – Overview

The low-cholesterol meal plan we described above serves as a sample list. Remember, before adopting such a diet, you must first consult your doctor and then determine the most suitable food list for you under the guidance of a nutritionist and dietitian. A low-cholesterol diet does not mean only one diet program is suitable for everyone. Low-cholesterol diets vary greatly depending on many factors such as age, gender, weight, and physical activity level of the individual with high cholesterol.(1) Therefore, consult a healthcare professional if you need to follow a low-cholesterol diet.

Here is a low-cholesterol meal plan with recipes and a grocery list for those wondering how to make a low cholesterol diet.

This diet focuses on minimizing saturated fats and including sources of healthy fats such as avocados, nuts, and seeds.

Therefore, we will look at the following points and a sample meal plan for a low-cholesterol diet.

Here is the Low Cholesterol Meal Plan with Grocery List

Here is a heart-healthy meal plan that includes a comprehensive grocery list. This plan emphasizes the consumption of whole, minimally processed foods, and incorporates a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats to support overall heart health and manage cholesterol levels. Remember, individual needs may vary, so consult with a healthcare professional to tailor this plan to your specific health requirements.

Things to Consider During a Low Cholesterol Diet Plan

Low cholesterol meal plan with grocery list

Low cholesterol meal plan with grocery list – What should be considered during the cholesterol diet?

Limit the intake of butter and select margarines that are high in unsaturated fats. Olive oil should be preferred instead. All kinds of fast food, including fried potatoes and burgers, should be avoided.

Choose dairy products based on your diet and nutritional needs, focusing on moderation. While low-fat dairy can be part of a heart-healthy diet, recent studies suggest that whole-fat dairy may also fit into a balanced diet without significantly impacting cholesterol levels. It’s important to consider the whole nutrient profile of dairy products and how they fit into your dietary pattern.

It is best to learn about your daily water needs from an expert and consume that amount daily.

No food, especially meat and meat products, should be fried, and methods such as baking, boiling, and steaming should be preferred. Animal fats should also be avoided.

Likewise, ready-made salad dressings should not be used. A little olive oil and plenty of freshly squeezed lemon juice should be used as a salad dressing instead.

Delicatessen and processed meat products should not be preferred during the cholesterol diet.

Low Cholesterol Meal Plan with Grocery List

Low cholesterol meal plan with grocery list

Low cholesterol diet plan with a grocery list

Shopping List: Fat-free feta cheese, olives, seasonal greens, fruit, chicken breast, rye bread, lean / low-fat yogurt, olive oil, seasonal vegetables, lemon, eggs, oatmeal, legumes, fish, bread sticks, skimmed or low-fat milk, meat

Day 1

Breakfast: 1 slice of feta cheese, 4-5 olives, seasonal greens

Snack: 1 fruit

Lunch: Grilled chicken breast, 2 tablespoons of boiled vegetables, salad, 1 thin slice of rye bread

Snack: A bowl of yogurt (3-4 tablespoons)

Dinner: 60 grams of chicken meat, 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable meal made with olive oil, 2 tablespoons of yogurt, seasonal salad with lots of lemons

Snack: A portion of fruit

Day 2

Breakfast: 1 boiled egg, 1 thin slice of rye bread, or 1 thin slice of cheese (1 cup of tea or coffee can be consumed without sugar)

Snack: A portion of fruit

Lunch: 4-5 tablespoons of boiled vegetables, season salad with plenty of lemons, 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 thin slice of rye bread

Snack: 3-4 tablespoons of yogurt and 1 tablespoon of oatmeal

Dinner: 5-6 tablespoons of pulses with meat, 1 bowl of yogurt, seasonal salad with plenty of lemons

Snack: Buttermilk (prepared with yogurt)

Day 3

Breakfast: 1 slice of feta cheese, 4-5 olives, seasonal greens

Snack: 1 fruit

Lunch: Grilled chicken breast, 2 tablespoons of boiled vegetables, salad, 1 thin slice of rye bread

Snack: A bowl of yogurt (3-4 tablespoons)

Dinner: 60 grams of chicken meat, 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable meal made with olive oil, 2 tablespoons of yogurt, seasonal salad with lots of lemons

Snack: A portion of fruit

Day 4

Breakfast: 1 slice of cheese, 4-5 olives, seasonal greens

Snack: 1 fruit

Lunch: 1 portion of fish (steamed or baked), seasonal salad with lots of lemons

Snack: 1 cup of coffee, 2 breadsticks

Dinner: 1 bowl of vegetable soup, 4-5 tablespoons boiled / olive oil vegetable meal, 1 bowl of yogurt, plenty of salad

Snack: 1 cup of milk or 1 cup of black coffee

Day 5

Breakfast: 1 boiled egg, 1 thin slice of rye bread, or 1 thin slice of cheese (1 cup of tea or coffee can be consumed without sugar)

Snack: A portion of fruit

Lunch: 4-5 tablespoons of boiled vegetables, season salad with plenty of lemons, 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 thin slice of rye bread

Snack: 3-4 tablespoons of yogurt and 1 tablespoon of oatmeal

Dinner: 5-6 tablespoons of pulses with meat, 1 bowl of yogurt, seasonal salad with plenty of lemons

Snack: Buttermilk (prepared with yogurt)

Here is the Printable Version of the Sample Low Cholesterol Meal Plan Above

DayBreakfastSnackLunchSnackDinnerSnack
11 slice of feta cheese, 4-5 olives, seasonal greens1 fruitGrilled chicken breast, 2 tablespoons of boiled vegetables, salad, 1 thin slice of rye breadA bowl of yogurt (3-4 tablespoons)60 grams of chicken meat, 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable meal made with olive oil, 2 tablespoons of yogurt, seasonal salad with lots of lemonsA portion of fruit
21 boiled egg, 1 thin slice of rye bread, or 1 thin slice of cheese (1 cup of tea or coffee can be consumed without sugar)A portion of fruit4-5 tablespoons of boiled vegetables, season salad with plenty of lemons, 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 thin slice of rye bread3-4 tablespoons of yogurt and 1 tablespoon of oatmeal5-6 tablespoons of pulses with meat, 1 bowl of yogurt, seasonal salad with plenty of lemonsButtermilk (prepared with yogurt)
31 slice of feta cheese, 4-5 olives, seasonal greens1 fruitGrilled chicken breast, 2 tablespoons of boiled vegetables, salad, 1 thin slice of rye breadA bowl of yogurt (3-4 tablespoons)60 grams of chicken meat, 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable meal made with olive oil, 2 tablespoons of yogurt, seasonal salad with lots of lemonsA portion of fruit
41 slice of cheese, 4-5 olives, seasonal greens1 fruit1 portion of fish (steamed or baked), seasonal salad with lots of lemons1 cup of coffee, 2 breadsticks1 bowl of vegetable soup, 4-5 tablespoons boiled / olive oil vegetable meal, 1 bowl of yogurt, plenty of salad1 cup of milk or 1 cup of black coffee
51 boiled egg, 1 thin slice of rye bread, or 1 thin slice of cheese (1 cup of tea or coffee can be consumed without sugar)A portion of fruit4-5 tablespoons of boiled vegetables, season salad with plenty of lemons, 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 thin slice of rye bread3-4 tablespoons of yogurt and 1 tablespoon of oatmeal5-6 tablespoons of pulses with meat, 1 bowl of yogurt, seasonal salad with plenty of lemonsButtermilk (prepared with yogurt)

See Also:

1200 Diet Plan to Lower Cholesterol and Lose Weight

21 Day Sugar Detox Meal Plan

Printable 500 Calorie Diet Plan

Master Cleanse Lemonade Recipe

Current Version
February 14, 2021
Written By
Damla Sengul
February 22, 2024
Updated By
Guido Forti