EAT A HEARTY HEALTHY DIET

What should you eat


To eat a heart-healthy diet, you need to cut down on foods high in saturated fats, like fried foods, red meat, processed meats (cold cuts and hot dogs), some kinds of cheese and most commercially prepared baked goods (muffins, cookies, doughnuts).
Make sure you check the nutrition labels on the foods you buy to ensure you are getting the least possible amount of saturated and trans-fats.
A low-saturated-fat, low-cholesterol eating plan has less than 7 percent of calories from saturated fat.
Reducing your saturated fat and cholesterol intakes doesn't lower your LDL enough, you should increase the amount of soluble fiber in your diet.
Fish is a good choice for a healthy diet. Many types contain high levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, which may help lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure and reduce your risk for dangerous blood clotting. Cold-water and fatty fish, such as salmon and herring, contain the most omega-3s.
You should also eat more vegetables, fruit and whole grains like oatmeal and barley. They contain fiber, which fills you up, and also limit your fat intake while still giving you the nutrients you need.
If you eat red meat, here are some ways to decrease fat without giving up flavor:
Decrease the amount of meat in a recipe
Serve smaller portions of meat and add more vegetables, grains and fruit to a meal.
Select a lean cut when you buy meat. The terms round" and "loin" indicate lower fat
Trim all visible fat from meat before cooking.