Heart-Healthy Meal Planning Checklist Template

Eating for a healthy heart shouldn’t be complicated — and now it doesn’t have to be. Our Heart-Healthy Meal Planning Checklist is a professionally designed, easy-to-use tool that helps you plan balanced meals, manage portions, and build daily habits that support cardiovascular wellness. Whether you’re new to heart-healthy eating or looking to reinforce good nutrition habits, this checklist keeps meal decisions simple and organized.

Designed with nutrition best practices in mind, this checklist focuses on lean proteins, whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, hydration, and smart seasoning choices — all of which contribute to heart health and long-term well-being.

What’s Included

Easy-to-Follow Checklist Format — with clear categories and checkboxes for proteins, grains, produce, fats, beverages, sodium control, and meal prep reminders.
Balanced Meal Guidance — structured to support daily nutritional goals.
Printable & Editable — available in PDF and Word formats, so you can print it or customize it to your needs.
Ideal for Weekly Planning — great for personal use, dietary coaching, or sharing with family.

Who Will Benefit

This checklist is perfect for anyone who:

Wants to improve heart health through nutrition
Is managing high blood pressure, cholesterol, or cardiovascular risk
Needs a simple tool to plan meals and shop smarter
Prefers clear, actionable steps over complex diets

How to Use

Download your template in PDF or Word.
Print or open on your device.
Use the categories to plan meals that match your heart-healthy goals.
Check off items as you shop or prep to stay on track.

Optimizing your meals for heart health starts with consistent, simple choices. With this checklist, you’re equipped to plan thoughtfully, eat intentionally, and make heart-healthy nutrition a regular part of your routine.