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By Melanie Thomassian, Health Pro Friday, June 13, 2008


Breakfast

  • Porridge oats made with semi/skimmed milk, topped with a handful of dried fruit
  • Glass of fresh orange juice
  • Slice of wholegrain bread with olive based spread
  • Lunch
  • Mackerel salad (avocado, spinach leaves, tomato)
  • Wholemeal pita pocket
  • Mixed berries with natural yogurt, and sprinkling of seeds
  • Dinner
  • Lentil and bean stew
  • Mashed potatoes with olive oil
  • Kale or brussel sprouts
  • Apple
  • Suitable snacks
  • Vegetable crudités with reduced fat hummus
  • Mixed, unsalted nuts
  • Unbuttered/unsweetened popcorn
  • Multiseed bread with sliced banana

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Melanie Thomassian is a professional dietitian, and author of the award winning Dietriffic.com.

By Melanie Thomassian, Health Pro— Last Modified: 10/17/11, First Published: 06/13/08