Don’t you love a list?
I do, especially if it cuts through the hype and makes my life EASY.
It outlines 10 simple ways to streamline what you eat to help keep your heart (and entire body!) healthy, fit, and strong.
And the best part?
These tips will also help move you closer to your health/fitness goals.
You’ll also see they aren’t focused on deprivation OR perfection — instead, it’s all about eating delicious, healthy, and nutrient-packed food!
10 Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love (with FOOD!)
Balance calories with physical activity — don’t eat more food than you can burn off
Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables — choose lots of colorful produce
When you eat grains, make sure they are whole (not processed) — read those labels!
Include healthy protein sources at every meal
Use liquid non-tropical plant oils like avocado and olive oil
Eat minimally processed foods — focus on “real” whole foods as much as you can
Avoid added sugars — they’re just empty calories that drain your energy and your health, plus they’re linked with weight gain
Cut back on salt — according to the FDA, 90% of us (!!!) eat too much sodium. Aim for less than 2,300 mg a day (about 1 teaspoon)
Limit alcohol (or avoid it!)
Put this list on repeat for all your meals and snacks
Want more support and a blueprint for striving toward better choices, and improved health and fitness? Be sure to join the BFF newsletter mailing list (delivered every Tuesday morning) and follow on social media...
And if you are ready to STOP battling over healthy choices with your kids...And START informing and empowering the whole family... So you can BUILD a foundation for wellness that lasts a lifetime, check out the Family Fitness Clubhouse! It's a private membership, and the doors will close again February 12, 2024 so we can really focus on the members inside but if you hurry, you can join AND still get a 2 week FREE trial!
www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sodium/how-much-sodium-should-i-eat-per-day
Check out some great deals from brands I love in this footer each week! These are also paid affiliate links and I earn from qualifying purchases, but they will only be items or services I actually believe in. I hope you'll consider the suggestions! In the case of these general equipment links, please reach out if you'd like to get my opinion on them.
