Sample menu for the TLC diet for high cholesterol
Here is a sample one-day menu for the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet. The menu contains approximately 2,200 calories, with 25% of calories from total fat (5% from saturated fat, 13% from monounsaturated fat, and 7% from polyunsaturated fat).
Breakfast
- ½ cup (120 mL) oatmeal with 1 cup (240 mL) non-fat milk, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, and 1 sliced banana
- Caffè lattè made with 1 cup (240 mL) non-fat milk
Lunch
- Sandwich made from 2 slices whole-wheat bread, 2 ounces lean turkey, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato
- Carrot sticks and fruit
Snack
- 1 cup (240 mL) low-fat or non-fat vanilla yogourt
- ½ cup (120 mL) mixed raisins and peanuts
Dinner
- 3 ounces (85 g) baked or broiled salmon
- 1 cup (240 mL) cooked brown rice
- 1 cup (240 mL) cooked broccoli
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil (used in cooking)
- Salad made with 1½ cups (360 mL) romaine lettuce, ½ cup (120 mL) tomatoes, ¼ cucumber, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) vinegar and oil dressing
- 1 slice Italian bread with 1 teaspoon (5 mL) soft margarine
Snack
- 1 sliced peach with 1 cup (240 mL) non-fat milk
| Author: | Douglas Dana Ralph Poore | Last Updated: November 13, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine Neil J. Stone, MD, FACC, FACP - Internal Medicine, Cardiology | |
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