eating for heart health*

Eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet is one of the simplest, most effective ways of reducing your risk of heart disease, cancer, and other health problems.

Try these tips:

Reduce sodium (salt). Try to limit your intake to less than 2,400 mg per day, roughly the amount in a teaspoon of salt
Fill half your dinner plate with fruits and vegetables
Reduce added sugars
Reduce saturated fats
Unsaturated fat, from things like vegetable oils, is better. You can recognize saturated fats as being solid at room temperature, like butter or shortening.

For more information, visit texasheart.org.

*The information herein is provided by the Texas Heart Institute (THI). This is not medical advice. This information is provided to help individuals better understand their health and their diagnosed disorders. Visit a qualified doctor for diagnosis and for specific medical advice