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NC-healthy diet goals1Healthy Diet Goals
A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons in the fight against heart disease. Use our guidelines to make smart choices to benefit your heart and your overall health.
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It's usually healthier and cheaper to cook at home, but supermarkets can seem overwhelming. Get tips on staying heart-smart and making healthy choices at the store.

 

 
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Cooking at home? Be sure to use nutritious ingredients and follow a healthy preparation routine. Get tips on turning your kitchen into the heart-healthy hub of your home.
Recipes
Boost your recipe collection with some heart-healthy favorites. Try our recipes that use ingredients with the “better” fats: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

 

 
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Just because you're at a restaurant doesn't mean you should put good food sense on the back burner. Find out how to eat healthy when you dine out.
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Our consumer publications give you the information you need increasing their physical activity, maintaining a healthful weight and improving their overall heart health. We have a wide variety of cookbooks available.

 

 

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Heart-Check Mark

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Look for foods displaying the American Heart Association's heart-check mark to quickly and easily spot heart-healthy foods in the supermarket.

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www.heartcheckmark.org

Dictionary of Nutrition

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This dictionary provides you with information on common nutrition terms to help you make heart-healthy decisions.

Fruits and Vegetables   Fish   Whole Grains
Sodium   Sugar   Fat

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