Who should follow a heart healthy eating plan?
Everyone! All healthy people, 2 years of age and older, can benefit from a heart healthy eating plan. What is a heart healthy eating plan? A heart healthy eating plan balances the calories you take in with the calories you expend in physical activity so that you avoid weight gain or lose weight if you are overweight. It is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and moderate in total fat to keep blood cholesterol levels low. And, it is lower in sodium to help reduce blood pressure. Celebrate National Nutrition Month by learning how to improve your heart health with good nutrition and increased physical activity. How can your eating plan be more heart healthy? Small changes in your eating plan can dramatically decrease your risk for heart disease. Choose a variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole grain foods each day. At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables are recommended while 6 or more servings from the grains group, especially whole grains, are recommended each day. Eating more o
