Life’s Simple

HOW TO EAT BETTER

1 CREATE A HEALTHY DIETARY PATTERN 3 TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Make smart choices and swaps to build an overall healthy eating style.
Watch calories and eat smaller portions. WATCH
CALORIES
vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts,
Eat only as many calories as you
ENJOY plant-based proteins, lean animal proteins, skinless use up through physical activity.
poultry, fish Understand serving sizes and
keep portions reasonable.

COOK
sweetened drinks, sodium, processed meats, refined AT HOME
carbohydrates like added sugars and processed grain foods,
LIMIT full-fat dairy products, eggs, highly processed foods,
Take control over the nutritional
content of your food by learning
tropical oils like coconut and palm healthy preparation methods.

LOOK FOR THE

HEART-CHECK
trans fat and partially hydrogenated oils
AVOID (found in some commercial baked goods and fried foods) The Heart-Check mark helps
you find foods that can be
part of a healthy eating plan.

2 READ NUTRITION LABELS LEARN THE

SALTY SIX
Limit the amount of sodium you
Learning how to read and understand food eat each day. Learn the Salty Six.
Nutrition Facts These common foods can be
8 servings per container labels can help you make healthier choices.
Serving size 2/3 cup (55g)
loaded with excess sodium:
Amount per serving When you have more than one choice,
Calories 230 compare nutrition facts. Choose products with Breads & Rolls
% Daily Value*
lower amounts of sodium, saturated fat and Pizza
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
added sugars. Sandwiches
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0% Cold Cuts & Cured Meats
Sodium 160mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13% Soups
Dietary Fiber 4g
Total Sugars 12g
14%
Burritos & Tacos
LEARN MORE AT HEART.ORG/MYLIFECHECK AND HEART.ORG/EATSMART
Includes 10g Added Sugars
Protein 3g
20%

Vitamin
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Calcium 260mg 20%
Iron 8mg 45%