What to Order at Denny's for High Cholesterol

Denny's is diner food around the clock, which means plenty of fried, buttery, meat-heavy plates — but also a "Fit Fare" menu and egg-white and fruit options that make a heart-smart order realistic.

What to look for

Watch bacon, sausage, butter, cheese, and fried/smothered platters for saturated fat and sodium. Lean on the Fit Fare items, egg whites, oatmeal, fruit, and grilled proteins.

Heart-smart picks

• A Fit Fare veggie or egg-white omelette / bowl (Denny's marks these lighter items).

• Grilled chicken with steamed vegetables or a side salad.

• Oatmeal with fruit, or an egg-white scramble with veggies.

• Seasonal fruit as your side instead of hash browns or breakfast meats.

Solid runners-up

• Two eggs + wheat toast + fruit, light butter.

• A grilled chicken salad, dressing on the side.

What to skip

• Big meat-and-cheese "Slams" and skillets (bacon, sausage, cheese piled on).

• Fried appetizers, melts, and smothered plates.

• Extra butter, gravy, and heavy syrup.

Quick tips

Order off Fit Fare or build an egg-white-and-veggie plate, choose fruit over breakfast meats and hash browns, and keep butter and gravy off. Simple and heart-smart, any hour.

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Forage and this guide offer general wellness guidance, not medical advice. Nutrition varies by location and portion — confirm with the restaurant, and talk to your doctor about your diet.