Physician-Designed · Evidence-Based

A Mediterranean Meal Plan for Heart Disease

After a CAD diagnosis, food becomes part of your treatment. The Mediterranean pattern has the strongest trial evidence in cardiology for preventing repeat events — your plan turns it into a concrete week of meals and a grocery list, not a pamphlet.

How your weekly plan adapts

  • Saturated fat under 7% of calories, zero trans fat
  • Fatty fish 2–3× weekly for omega-3s (trout and salmon — never sardines)
  • Soluble fiber daily: oats, legumes, apples
  • Red meat capped at twice a week; deep-fried food stays off the plan
  • Olive oil and nuts as the fat backbone
  • Sodium-conscious by default; coordinates with statins and blood-pressure medications

What a day can look like

Illustrative examples — your actual plan is built from your full profile (conditions, medications, allergies, budget, and cuisine preferences).

  • Breakfast: Oatmeal with walnuts and berries
  • Lunch: White-bean and tuna salad with olive oil, tomatoes, greens
  • Dinner: Grilled trout, farro, roasted vegetables

Your first plan takes about 2 minutes

Build your profile once — conditions, medications, allergies, budget — and get a personalized weekly plan with a grocery list you can send to Instacart or Kroger.

Create your plan

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Common questions

How strong is the evidence for Mediterranean eating after CAD?

It’s the best-studied dietary pattern in cardiology — major trials showed substantially fewer cardiovascular events versus low-fat control diets.

Can I still eat red meat?

Capped at about twice a week with lean cuts. Daily red meat raises ApoB, the particle number that drives plaque.

Does this work with my statin and BP meds?

Yes — and the plan layers in medication-specific rules, like keeping grapefruit away from statins.

Related condition plans

MyNutriCart provides nutrition education and meal planning, not medical care. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician about your condition, medications, and before changing your diet. Some conditions and medications require direct physician supervision and are not eligible for automated plans.