- Skip the fat – Avoid
- Fatty cuts of meats
- Rich dairy products
- Heavy dressings
- Saturated fats
- Food high in sugar
- Junk the junk food
- Packaged snacks
- Bakery goods
- Sodas
- Fried snacks
- Chocolates and candy
- Foods made with hydrogenated oil
- Fill up on fiber
- Oatmeal
- Barley
- Beans
- Okra
- Eggplant
- Citrus fruits
- Go omega
Omega-3 fats
- lower levels of triglycerides
- Pastries
- lower blood pressure
- prevent irregular heart rhythms
- found in fish, flaxseed oil, canola oil and walnuts
- Get nutty
- Nuts contain heart healthy monounsaturated fats
- Eating nuts two to four days per week leads to lower incidence of heart disease
- Take your choice of walnuts, pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios etc
- Get those leafs in
- Eat at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day
- They’re a good source of fibre, vitamins and minerals
- Eat a good balance of different coloured veggies
- Don’t forget the greens
- Keep track of the numbers
- Maintain a log of calories
- Monitor blood pressure
- HDL (high density cholesterol) should be greater than 60mg/dl
- LDL (low-density cholesterol) should be less than 160 mg/dL
- TG (triglycerides) should be less than 200 mg/dL
- Check sugar levels
- Tips to maintain a healthy diet
- Keep track of your meals
- Pre-plan menus
- Keep your house junk food free
- Make healthy snacks of fruits and vegetables
- Make meals inviting and appetizing
- Read labels
