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Today's heart-health message is to choose a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and moderate in total fat.
- Limit use of solid fats, such as butter, hard margarine, lard and partially hydrogenated shortening. Use vegetable oils as a substitute.
- Choose fat-free or low-fat products, cooked dry beans and peas, fish, lean meats and poultry.
- Eat plenty of whole grains, vegetables and fruits daily.
- Use the Nutrition Facts label and the Eat Hearty shelf tags to help choose foods lower in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol.
Use these daily guidelines for making heart-healthy food choices.
- Keep fat intake low, particularly saturated fat.
- Keep cholesterol intake under 200 mg per day.
- Keep sodium intake under 2,400 mg per day.
- Include two to four servings of fruit per day.
- Include three to five servings of vegetables per day.
- Include fiber-rich breads, cereals and whole grains every day.
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on the Eat Hearty shelf tag helps identify heart-healthy foods.The heart identifies foods that do not exceed specific levels for total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, as recommended in the latest Food and Drug Administration guidelines. Dierbergs professional home economists and Missouri Baptist Medical Center registered dietitians regularly evaluate foods to determine which qualify as Eat Hearty selections.
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