Heart-Healthy Whole30: Monday Plan for Two
Calorie Overview
- Breakfast: 420 calories per person
- Morning Snack: 125 calories per person
- Lunch: 490 calories per person
- Afternoon Snack: 245 calories per person
- Dinner: 520 calories per person Daily Total: 1,800 calories per person
Shopping List (Portions for Two)
Proteins
- 6 large eggs (pasture-raised)
- 8 oz wild-caught salmon (2 fillets)
- 12 oz organic chicken breast
Vegetables
- 1 bag (10 oz) baby spinach
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms
- 1 red onion
- 1 small white onion
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz Brussels sprouts
- 1 small head cauliflower
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 head garlic
- Fresh herbs: parsley, thyme, rosemary, cilantro (small bunches)
Fruits
- 1 pint mixed berries
- 2 lemons
- 1 lime
Pantry Items
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Compliant coconut milk
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Capers
- Sea salt
- Black peppercorns
- Red pepper flakes
Detailed Recipes
Breakfast: Spinach and Mushroom Frittata
Serves 2 | 420 calories per serving Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs (420 cal)
- 3 tbsp compliant coconut milk (20 cal)
- 1.5 cups fresh spinach (10 cal)
- 4 oz mushrooms, sliced (25 cal)
- 1/2 small onion, diced (30 cal)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (240 cal)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Per serving: 26g protein, 32g fat (mostly from olive oil and eggs), 5g carbs, 3g fiber
Instructions: [Previous instructions scaled down by half]
Morning Snack: Mixed Berries with Coconut Flakes
Serves 2 | 125 calories per serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mixed berries per person (85 cal)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes per person (40 cal)
Lunch: Grilled Salmon Mediterranean Salad
Serves 2 | 490 calories per serving
Ingredients: For the salmon:
- 8 oz wild-caught salmon (2 4-oz portions) (440 cal)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (120 cal)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Sea salt and black pepper
For the salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (20 cal)
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced (8 cal)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (27 cal)
- 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced (10 cal)
- 1 small avocado, sliced (240 cal)
- 1 tbsp capers (2 cal)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (240 cal)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
- Sea salt and black pepper
Per serving: 34g protein, 35g fat (emphasis on healthy omega-3s and monounsaturated), 12g carbs, 8g fiber
Afternoon Snack: Guacamole with Vegetable Crudités
Serves 2 | 245 calories per serving
Ingredients: Guacamole:
- 1 large ripe avocado (320 cal)
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1/2 clove garlic
- Sea salt and black pepper
Crudités (170 cal total):
- 1 carrot, cut into sticks
- 2 celery stalks
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 bell pepper
Dinner: Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
Serves 2 | 520 calories per serving
Ingredients: For the chicken:
- 12 oz chicken breast (360 cal)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (240 cal)
- 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
- Sea salt and black pepper
For the vegetables (440 cal total):
- 8 oz Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1/2 head cauliflower, florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, wedges
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Sea salt and black pepper
Per serving: 42g protein, 33g fat (primarily from olive oil), 20g carbs, 8g fiber
Meal Timing Suggestions
Optimal Timing for Heart Health:
- Breakfast: 7:00-8:00 AM
- Morning Snack: 10:00-10:30 AM
- Lunch: 12:30-1:30 PM
- Afternoon Snack: 3:30-4:00 PM
- Dinner: 6:00-7:00 PM
Prep Timeline
Sunday Evening (20-30 minutes):
- Wash and cut all vegetables
- Make salad dressing
- Prepare marinades
- Portion snacks
Monday Morning:
- Make frittata (30 minutes total)
- Pack lunch and snacks if needed
Monday Evening (45 minutes):
- Start vegetables first
- Cook chicken while vegetables roast
- Store leftovers properly
Storage Notes
- Store cut vegetables with paper towel in containers
- Keep herbs wrapped in damp paper towel
- Press plastic wrap directly onto guacamole surface
- Refrigerate cooked proteins up to 3 days
Heart Health Notes
- Meals emphasized omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats
- Limited saturated fat while maintaining Whole30 compliance
- High fiber content (targeting 25-35g daily)
- Balanced protein distribution throughout day
- Emphasis on vegetables and anti-inflammatory foods