Functional Foods for a Heart-Healthy Eating Plan

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Shopping for Functional Foods

With Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD

  • If you don’t like fish, look for omega-3 fatty acids added to eggs and spreads.
  • To cut high cholesterol, look for spreads and foods with plant sterols/stanols.
  • Shop for whole grains and foods with added fiber to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Choosing the Right Foods for Heart Health

For heart health, here are foods to buy, foods to avoid.

Are you choosing the healthiest oils and spreads?

Understanding Functional Foods for Health

How Can Functional Foods Help Your Heart & Health?
Calcium, DHA, Omega-3 fatty acids, plant sterols, potassium. How can functional foods fortified with key nutrients help your heart?
Top 6 Nutrients in Functional Foods
Which nutrients should you look for if you are shopping for functional foods? Here are the leading powerhouse nutrients added to functional foods.

Diet and Fitness Tips for Heart Health

Follow these 6 simple steps to keep your heart healthy.

Diet and fitness can improve your heart health numbers a lot!

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