A program designed to promote a healthy heart, that can also be used by those with Hypertension or High-Cholesterol. Recipes are gluten-free and dairy-free, and include healthy fat.
ALL DIETS ARE MEDICALLY CUSTOMIZED BY OUR EXPERT NUTRITIONISTS.
HEALTHY HEART PROGRAM (PARTIAL SAMPLE)
Breakfast
Organic oatmeal, almond, or goat’s milk, 3 Tbsp. fresh ground flax meal
Hot brown rice cereal w/cinnamon and freshly ground almonds, green tea
Poached organic omega-3 eggs or three egg omelet, sweet potatoes w/rosemary, ½ cup black beans
Lunch and Dinner
wild salmon, grilled onions, green salad with flax oil dressing
Broiled red snapper, steamed broccoli, baked yams
Broiled mackerel, steamed broccoli, green beans or other vegetables
Gourmet salmon salad made with 1 can salmon, 2 tsp. sliced scallions, 1 tsp. sliced radishes, 2 tsp. Rice vinegar, 1 tsp. flax oil, 1 tsp. soy sauce, and ¼ tsp. minced
ginger root, all placed atop a green salad
Snacks
Roasted garlic or almond butter on a rice cake or celery, protein shakes with freshly ground flaxseeds added, fresh green
Avoid: Cigarette smoke (even 2nd hand), sugar, refined and processed foods, hydrogenated oils, safflower, sunflower, corn oils, soft drinks, alcohol, processed meats, being overweight. Do not consume large amounts of licorice as this can lower levels of magnesium and potassium.
Suggestions and Goals:
The basic idea of this eating program is to increase the consumption of omega-3 fats, fiber, and whole-natural foods. Eliminate sugar, refined or processed foods, and hydrogenated oils. Drink plenty of pure water.