Nutrition
In your usual range.
Lower carbs keeps your A1C in range.
Moderate — protects your kidneys on lisinopril.
Mediterranean fats — easier on your heart.
- AtorvastatinSkip grapefruit — it can raise levels of your statin in the blood.RxNav
- MetforminLong-term use can lower vitamin B12. Worth asking for a B12 check at your next labs.CPIC
- LisinoprilSkip “low-sodium” salt substitutes — they’re usually potassium, which can stack up on ACE inhibitors.RxNav
Mediterranean weekly plan
- chickpeasA1C
High fiber + plant protein. Smooths post-meal glucose — A1C-friendly.
- spinachA1C
Folate + magnesium. Magnesium supports insulin sensitivity.
- whole-grain breadA1C
Keep carbs in the 180–200g range by choosing whole-grain over white. Fiber slows the spike.
- berriesA1C
Polyphenols + low glycemic load. Good snack swap for crackers on Peloton days.
- tomatoesBRCA1
Lycopene is linked to reduced breast cancer incidence in cohort studies — adjacent to your BRCA1 risk.
- salmonCV
Omega-3s reduce cardiovascular risk. Important with your father's CV history.
- fetaCV
Small portions add flavor without spiking sodium the way cheddar would.
- almondsCV
Handful-sized portions improve HDL and help sustain resting HR gains.
- lemonCV
Flavor without sodium. Cheap move for blood pressure on lisinopril.
- lentilsFiber
Swap for 2 dinners/week: ~15g fiber per cup, 18g protein, low glycemic.
- quinoaFiber
Complete protein + fiber. Anchor grain for diabetic diets.
- cucumberFiber
Hydration + volume. Helps satiety without carbs.
- olive oilLDL
Monounsaturated fat lowers LDL. Given SLCO1B1, dietary LDL support matters more for you.
- greek yogurtProtein
15g+ protein per cup. Helps you hold ~95g/day protein with your cycling + strength mix.