False 1 English 2 Shopping Lists, Shopping Lists, Shopping Lists Nutrition and Physical Activity, Men 3/29/2013 5:06:42 PM http://www.healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/glmedia/tools_icons/hearthealthyfoodsshoppinglist.jpg http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/heart-health/heart-healthy-foods-shopping-list http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/doctor-visits/screening-tests/get-your-blood-pressure-checked topic http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/heart-health/reduce-your-risk-of-stroke topic http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/heart-health/keep-your-heart-healthy topic <p>Follow these tips for a healthy heart:</p><ol><li>Eat <strong>less saturated and <em>trans</em> fat</strong>. Stay away from fatty meats, fried foods, cakes, and cookies.</li><li>Cut down on <strong>sodium (salt)</strong>. Look for the low-sodium or &ldquo;no salt added&rdquo; brands of canned soups, vegetables, snack foods, and lunch meats.</li><li>Get <strong>more fiber</strong>. Fiber is in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.</li></ol><p>Take this list with you the next time you go food shopping.</p><h2>Vegetables and Fruits</h2><p>Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits. To save money, buy vegetables and fruits that are in season, frozen, or canned.</p><ul ><li>Fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, cabbage, broccoli, and&nbsp;spinach</li><li>Leafy greens for salads</li><li>Canned vegetables low in sodium (salt)</li><li>Frozen vegetables without added butter or sauces</li><li>Fresh fruits such as apples, oranges, bananas, pears, and peaches</li><li>Canned fruit in 100% juice, <strong>not</strong> syrup</li><li>Dried fruit</li><li>Frozen berries without added sugar</li></ul><h2>Milk and Milk Products</h2><p>Look for fat-free or low-fat milk products. Or choose soy products with added calcium.</p><ul ><li>Fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk</li><li>Fat-free or low-fat yogurt</li><li>Cheese (3 grams of fat or less per serving)</li><li>Soy-based drinks with added calcium (soymilk)</li></ul><h2>Breads, Cereals, and Grains</h2><p>For products with more than one ingredient, make sure whole-wheat or whole-grain is listed first.</p><ul ><li>100% whole-wheat bread</li><li>Whole-grain breakfast cereals like oatmeal</li><li>Whole grains such as brown or wild rice, barley, and bulgur</li><li>Whole-wheat or whole-grain pasta</li></ul><h2>Meat, Beans, Eggs, and Nuts</h2><p>Choose lean cuts of meat and other foods with protein.</p><ul ><li>Seafood, including fish and shellfish</li><li>Chicken and turkey breast without skin</li><li>Pork: leg, shoulder, tenderloin</li><li>Beef: round, sirloin, tenderloin, extra lean ground beef</li><li>Beans, lentils, and peas</li><li>Eggs and egg substitutes</li><li>Nuts and seeds</li></ul><h2>Fats and Oils</h2><p>Cut back on saturated fat and look for products with no <em>trans</em> fats.</p><ul ><li>Margarine and spreads (soft, tub, or liquid) with no <em>trans</em> fats</li><li>Vegetable oil (canola, olive, peanut, or sesame oil)</li><li>Non-stick cooking spray</li><li>Light or fat-free salad dressing and mayonnaise</li></ul> <script type='text/javascript'>var healthfinder_search_api_domain='http://healthfinder.gov'; var healthfinder_search_api_key='demo_analytic_key'; var healthfinder_search_api_q = ''; var healthfinder_search_api_lang = 'en'; var healthfinder_search_api_type = ''; var healthfinder_search_api_topics = ''; var healthfinder_search_api_tools = '2'; var healthfinder_search_api_categories = ''; var healthfinder_search_api_return_type = 'xml'; </script><script type='text/javascript' src='http://healthfinder.gov/Scripts/hf_search_api_analytics.js'></script> http://healthfinder.gov/prevention/glmedia/bw_hf_logo.gif http://healthfinder.gov <script type='text/javascript'>var healthfinder_search_api_domain='http://healthfinder.gov'; var healthfinder_search_api_key='demo_analytic_key'; var healthfinder_search_api_q = ''; var healthfinder_search_api_lang = 'en'; var healthfinder_search_api_type = ''; var healthfinder_search_api_topics = ''; var healthfinder_search_api_tools = '2'; var healthfinder_search_api_categories = ''; var healthfinder_search_api_return_type = 'xml'; </script><script type='text/javascript' src='http://healthfinder.gov/Scripts/hf_search_api_analytics.js'></script>