Trans Fat Facts and Fiction Trans Fat Facts and Fiction Not all fats are alike, and trans fats get even less respect than their natural counterparts. Although most trans fats are consumed from processed foods, some are found na...
Food Quiz Take the Food Quiz Following a sensible diet is a cornerstone of good health. Find out how much you know about healthy eating by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Dietetic Asso...
Cholesterol in the Blood Cholesterol in the Blood Facts about cholesterol Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that can be found in all parts of your body. It aids in the production of cell membranes, many hormones,...
Good Sources of Antioxidants Good Sources of Antioxidants Antioxidants are substances found in food. They may help block damage to cells in the body caused by free radicals. Free radicals are substances formed during normal body...
How to Make Heart-Healthy Food Choices How to Make Heart-Healthy Food Choices Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions. Assuming most Americans are familiar with ...
Determining Your Body Mass Index Determining Your Body Mass Index What is body mass index? Determining how much you should weigh is not a simple matter of looking at an insurance height-weight chart, but includes considering the amo...
Swap This for That to Control Cholesterol Swap This for That to Control Cholesterol A diet that's low in cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fat helps improve blood cholesterol levels. Luckily, eating this way doesn't have to mean skipping...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Coronary Heart Disease Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Coronary Heart Disease Most Americans eat too much fat--and too many calories. That, along with a lack of exercise, has led to an epidemic of obesity and diabetes and contribu...
Diet and Cardiovascular Disease Diet and Cardiovascular Disease Following a healthy diet plan The food guide, called Choose My Plate, offers recommendations to help you eat a healthy diet. My Plate can help you eat a variety of foo...
Cook for a Healthy Heart Cook for a Healthy Heart Imagine a dinner plate towering with fresh greens, ripe cherry tomatoes, bright orange shredded carrots, and a sprinkling of sunflower seeds. Sounds healthy, right? Now pictu...
Calculating Calories and Fat Grams Calculating Calories and Fat Grams To determine the number of calories and fat grams you need each day in order to either lose or gain weight, consult your physician or a registered dietitian. To mai...
Components of Food Components of Food If you are trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition, starting with the components of food. Facts about cal...
Prevention of Heart Disease Starts in Childhood Prevention of Heart Disease Starts in Childhood You may think of heart disease as a problem for adults, not your young children. But diet and exercise habits started in childhood can begin a lifetime...
Nutrition's Role in Disease Prevention Nutrition's Role in Disease Prevention Evidence is mounting that a healthy diet can help protect you from some diseases. What you eat -- or don't eat -- may help prevent heart disease, cancer, osteop...
Simple Ways to Improve Your Diet Simple Ways to Make Your Diet Better Good nutrition is a cornerstone of good health. A low-fat, low-cholesterol diet can reduce your risk for heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, stroke, and oth...