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Cardiac Rehab Diet Makeover
You don't have to give up on tasty meals if you've had a heart attack. Try these simple food swaps for a heart-healthier menu. |
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fats 101
Cutting down on all fats isn't the answer to eating healthfully. Some fats are OK, but others are very bad for your heart. |
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recipe substitutions
When you're cooking dinner tonight, try a few of these heart-healthy substitutions, such as replacing butter with margarine. |
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plant sterols
Shop smart: Drop your cholesterol by picking products that contain certain beneficial plant components. |
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sodium 101
Like most Americans, you probably eat more salt than recommended— whether you know it or not. |
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Snack Heart-Smart and Lose Weight
There's no rule against snacking, but make sure you snack smart. These guidelines will help you choose snacks that keep your weight under control and your heart healthy. |
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Make Cookies Healthier
Yes, it's true: Cookies and baked goods are not known for their healthful qualities. They can, however, be made more healthful by cutting some fat and adding some heart-healthy ingredients. |
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Less Meat, Better Health
Choose protein from nonanimal sources, and you'll cut fat, trim calories, and reduce your risk of heart attack. Here's how to do it deliciously. |
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folic acid 101
This vitamin is found in leafy vegetables. Find out what else you should know about folic acid. |
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whole grains
and fiber 101
Any diet rich in whole grains and fiber can help dramatically decrease your risk for heart disease and your cholesterol. |
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heart-healthy beverages
You may know what you should eat to keep your body healthy. But do you know what to drink? Here’s what the experts say. |
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how we pick
our recipes
All of the Heart-Healthy Living™ recipes include nutritional values, which we use to determine the best recipes for your goals. |
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the truth about
low-fat diets
Tempted to abandon a healthy lifestyle due to recent claims that reduced-fat diets don’t lower your risk of heart disease? Guard your heart by eating sensibly, exercising, and ditching cigarettes. |
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In Need of a Recipe Makeover?
Don't give up on your favorite lasagna recipe or Mom's homemade fried chicken. Send it to Heart-Healthy Living and we'll give it a healthy makeover (without sacrificing any of the flavor). |
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Easy Everyday Meals
We've created five days of heart-healthy meal plans with five great recipes. Try them this week! |
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How to Lower High Cholesterol
Most likely your diagnosis of high cholesterol came with a doctor's recommendation to follow a low-cholesterol diet. But what does that mean? |
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portion control
Our girth is growing with supersize snacks and meals. Want a simple solution? Pick the right plates, bowls, cups—and portions—and your weight will decrease. |
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egg substitutes 101
It is a good choice to cut out the fat and cholesterol from regular eggs, but what's the deal with commercial substitutes? |
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food label 101
Your guide to the nutrients that matter most for your heart. |
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healthy fast-food picks
When you’re pressed for time, it’s easy to stop at a restaurant for a quick meal. Many menu items sabotage your efforts to eat healthfully. Look at these choices. |
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protein 101
Low-fat meat, nuts, soy, and fish are some of the great sources of protein for you to add to your diet. Find out why. |
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