Tips

Choose grilled or steamed seafood for a healthy main course. Avoid the fried versions of your seafood favorites. Fresh tip: Choose a vegetable for a side dish instead of french fries.

Strive for balance and variety to promote heart health. How does your plate compare?

A serving of vegetables (1/2 cup of cooked vegetables) looks like a baseball. A serving size can also be: 1/2 cup chopped raw vegetables, 1 cup raw leafy vegetables, 3/4 cup low sodium vegetables.

A serving of fruit (3 medium pieces of fruit) looks like a tennis ball. A serving size can also be: 1/2 cup chopped or canned fruit (rinse canned fruit under water to reduce sugar), 1/4 cup […]

Plan a menu. Plan for a week of heart healthy meals and then make your grocery store list. Be fully charged. Shop after you’ve eaten. People tend to purchase more salty snack foods or sweets when […]