I read your suggestions. The one thing I disagree with is about when to eat the largest meal of the day. In Greece, the main meal of the day is around 1pm. Then everyone goes to sleep, taking a "siesta." Later in the evening you might have a small snack or some appetizers (mezes) and drinks.

Oh, also, I haven't given up meat just yet. I checked my cholesterol with a home test and it was 195. I think the first test was messed up by not fasting correctly the night before.