TOP 3 Heart Healthy Foods to include in your meals
February is Heart Month and a terrific time to celebrate foods that are good for your heart health. Check out the dietitian’s TOP 3 tips for heart healthy foods to include in your meals on a regular basis.
- Fatty fish
Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, Atlantic herring and trout. Aim for two servings per week. Fatty fish are good sources of omega-3 fats.
- Fibre
Eat at least half of your grain products as whole grains. Examples include rolled oats, barley, brown rice, quinoa and whole grain breads, breakfast cereals and pasta.
- Vegetables
At meals, make at least half your plate vegetables. Choose veggies or fruit for snacks and dessert each meal
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Source: Dietitians of Canada, Healthy Eating Guidelines to Prevent Heart Disease