Healthy
eating starts with having the right kind of healthy foods in the
kitchen. Heart-healthy foods help to lower cholesterol and keep blood
pressure in check. If you are not sure what to buy, print this blog and take it
to the grocery store.
Refrigerator Essentials
Fresh
fruits and vegetables are loaded with vitamins,
minerals and nutrients. They also have fiber which lowers cholesterol and
improves heart health. Try to get five cups of combined fruit and
vegetables a day.
Great
choices are apples, berries, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, dark
leafy, greens, eggplant, grapes, kale, oranges, pears, squash, tomatoes, and
zucchini.
Dairy and Calcium Products
Dairy
is a great source of calcium. Just skip the heavy cream and choose
low-fat options. Your choices are buttermilk, cheese, cottage cheese,
ricotta cheese, cream cheese, nonfat creamers, skim milk, sour cream
and yogurt.
Soy
milk, almond milk and other non-dairy products may also be options. Check the
labels to see if they are fortified with calcium and other nutrients. Remember,
when shopping for these drinks, choose unsweetened products to avoid added
sugar.
In my
next blog I will list healthy meats, fish and pantry essentials. Happy
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