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Eat Smart
The
food you eat makes a big difference in your health. Good eating
habits can decrease the amount of fatty plaque that builds up
in your arteries and improve your overall health. What works?
A diet high in fiber and complex carbohydrates, low in saturated
fat, sodium, and cholesterol.
EVERY STEP COUNTS
- Eat
more fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans
- Eat
less fat. Replace the beef in your diet with leaner alternatives
like fish, chicken, or turkey. Grill or broil rather than fry.
When you need to use a fat or oil, choose one low in saturated
fat, such as olive oil or canola oil instead of butter or lard
- Eat
whole grain breads and cereals
- Choose
low-sodium foods. Remember that prepared foods like frozen dinners,
canned soups, and snack foods may be high in sodium, as are processed
meats such as hot dogs.
- Substitute
fat-free or low-fat dairy products for whole or 2% fat items,
including milk, cheese and frozen desserts
- Get
menu-planning help from a registered dietitian or nutritionist
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