Dietary Guidelines
What you eat can put you at increased risk for
heart attack. Your goal should be to reduce
possible risk factors such as lowering
LDL-cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and
reducing overall body weight. Start today on a path
toward a healthier you!
Here are some strategies to start the
process:
Following these suggestions will help you develop healthier eating habits. Remember it takes time to achieve your goals. Start today.
♥ Use up at least as many calories as you take in.
♥ Walk briskly or exercise 30 minutes 3 times a week. (Everyday is even better!)
♥ Eat a diet rich in vegetables and fruits. Tell yourself to go for color over white: tomatoes not potatoes!
♥ Choose whole-grain, high fiber foods (Brown rice and multi-grain breads or eat the orange instead drinking the orange juice.)
♥ Eat more fish. Set a goal to eat fish at least twice a week. (Also, try it baked, poached, blackened instead of fried.)
♥ Limit saturated and trans fats and overall cholesterol you eat. (For help, see Understanding Cholesterol.)
♥ Choose fat free, skim or 1 percent milk and other dairy products.
♥ Reduce or limit your use of salt. Add garlic, pepper or other spices to add taste to your foods.
♥ Drink more water and reduce drinks high in calories that are low in nutrition like soda.
♥ If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation.
♥ Walk briskly or exercise 30 minutes 3 times a week. (Everyday is even better!)
♥ Eat a diet rich in vegetables and fruits. Tell yourself to go for color over white: tomatoes not potatoes!
♥ Choose whole-grain, high fiber foods (Brown rice and multi-grain breads or eat the orange instead drinking the orange juice.)
♥ Eat more fish. Set a goal to eat fish at least twice a week. (Also, try it baked, poached, blackened instead of fried.)
♥ Limit saturated and trans fats and overall cholesterol you eat. (For help, see Understanding Cholesterol.)
♥ Choose fat free, skim or 1 percent milk and other dairy products.
♥ Reduce or limit your use of salt. Add garlic, pepper or other spices to add taste to your foods.
♥ Drink more water and reduce drinks high in calories that are low in nutrition like soda.
♥ If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation.