Monday, January 18, 2010
25 Heart-Smart Foods
At first blush, a heart-healthy diet might sound pretty bland: reduced salt, low cholesterol, limited calories, decreased fat. But luckily, there are a variety of foods that are both delicious and healthy, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
The next time you go shopping, look for fresh fruits and vegetables, such as bananas, pomegranates, salad greens, and strawberries, as well as the following heart-smart picks. All of them have earned the AHA's heart-check mark, indicating that they're low in saturated fat and cholesterol and suitable for healthy people above the age of 2.
Breakfast Foods
Heart Smart Bisquick
Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Swirl Bread, Cinnamon
Kellogg's All-Bran Oatmeal Raisin Bars
Yogurt Burst Cheerios, Vanilla
Quaker Instant Oatmeal Crunch, Mixed Berry
Total Cranberry Crunch
Snacks
ACT II 94% Fat Free Butter Microwave Popcorn
Tumaro's Honey Wheat Healthy Flour Tortillas
Soups
Campbell's Healthy Request Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup
Healthy Choice Garden Vegetable Soup
Progresso Healthy Favorites Italian-Style Wedding Soup
Canned Fruits and Vegetables and Seafood
Del Monte Diced Peaches
Hunt's Tomatoes, Diced
Rosarita Green Chilies Strips
StarKist Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water
Dairy
Egg Beaters, Ham & Cheese
Lactaid Fat Free Milk
Member's Mark Smart Eggs
Beverages
Florida's Natural Original No Pulp Orange Juice
Minute Maid Premium Country Style Orange Juice
Tropicana Pure Premium Healthy Heart No Pulp Orange Juice with Omega-3
Welch's 100% Grape Juice with Fiber
Desserts
Healthy Choice Premium Fudge Sandwich
Healthy Choice Low Fat Premium Sorbet & Cream Bars, Orange or Strawberry
By Katelyn Dieffenderfer
Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board
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