Ingredients for a Healthy Eating Plan


Protecting Your Heart by Taking Your Medication Common Reasons for Not Taking Medications Simple Steps for Sticking with Medications Enlist the Support of Your Healthcare Providers What You Need to Know About Your Prescriptions Helpful Resources Heart Medications Recipe for Good Nutrition How to Eat Healthy Ingredients for a Healthy Eating Plan Healthy Eating Plans Meal Planner Protecting Your Heart with Proper Nutrition Healthy Eating Plans for People with Heart Disease Exercise for You and Your Heart Body in Motion Before You Put On Those Sweats 1,800 Seconds is All You Need Don't Have Time for Physical Activity Stop Smoking! * Patients should check with their doctor prior to beginning any new aerobic exercise or fitness regimen. Ingredients for a Healthy Eating Plan Experts agree that a healthy eating plan^77,78,79: Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fiber and fat-free or low-fat milk and equivalent milk products. Most fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients and have very few calories. Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans (legumes) and nuts. Contains limited amounts of saturated and trans fats (fats that are artificially created through a chemical process of the hydrogenation of oils), cholesterol (a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells), salt (sodium) and added sugars. Balances calorie intake with calorie needs. In other words, it's important to choose foods that are high in needed nutrients so that you can meet your nutritional needs, yet still stay within your recommended calorie intake for the day. Most nutritional guidelines are built on these general rules, though some emphasize certain elements more than others and may differ in their recommended serving sizes. No reference available. Lilly is not responsible for any third party content.