| You've probably thought about eating in the last | | | | fatty fish like salmon that are full of omega-3's, |
| few minutes if not right now. Food and eating | | | | tofu and lean cuts of meat. Eating plenty of nuts |
| preoccupies many people's minds. Whether you | | | | with good fats like almonds and walnuts is good |
| want to lose weight or not, diet changes can be | | | | for your heart. Beans and legumes are also rich |
| hard to change. It may help to know some of the | | | | protein sources and can make excellent meat |
| delicious and healthy foods you should look to eat, | | | | substitutes in occasional meals. The essential value |
| particularly those that are good to your heart. It | | | | of many beans, fish and nuts is that they provide |
| may be a no-brainer but sometimes we forget: | | | | your body with phytonutrients that help protect |
| natural food is good, healthy food. Whole foods | | | | your heart. If you think you have to skip dessert |
| rather than processed food from a box are | | | | to be healthy, think again. That's sweet music to |
| always a good option. When you eat unprocessed | | | | many people's ears. It is true that foods like red |
| fruits and veggies, you help your body get rid of | | | | wine and dark chocolate can be good for you. |
| free radicals that can damage your blood vessels | | | | Red wine and dark chocolate with cocoa content |
| and heart. If you're tired of eating the same old | | | | of 70% or higher both have flavonoids that can |
| fruits, you may enjoy tropical fruits are another | | | | improve good cholesterol and help lower your |
| unfamiliar kind. Papaya is full of calcium, potassium, | | | | blood pressure. Even with less healthy desserts |
| magnesium and other healthy nutrients. Color | | | | and snacks, the key is to enjoy them in |
| variety is a good indicator of what to eat. Bright | | | | moderation or sparingly. Allowing yourself to eat |
| green spinach and broccoli and red bell peppers | | | | foods you enjoy helps you not to feel as if you're |
| are all good for your heart. Don't be afraid to try | | | | punishing yourself. To begin living and eating well, |
| ethnic dishes to have a new and tasty way to | | | | you should start by making a few easy |
| eat your produce. Are you thinking about protein | | | | adjustments to your lifestyle. There are three |
| now? Fish, beef and poultry aren't all bad for you. | | | | areas in life that you can work on to better how |
| You can't actually enjoy a balanced diet without | | | | you live: balanced diet, active lifestyle and hobbies |
| healthy protein. The three best protein options are | | | | that strengthen your mind and body. |