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Eat a hearty-friendly food
First off, what is a heart–friendly food? We hear so much about what not to eat when it comes to heart health, we sometimes forget that some foods contain nutrients that can help your heart. (Ask your healthcare professional for suggestions.) Olive oil, for example, when replacing saturated fats in the diet can help with bad cholesterol levels. (Walnuts, almonds, and other nuts can also help lower the “baddies.”) Anything with Omega–3s, both ALA and DHA: Fatty fish like salmon, tuna, herring, and sardines; flaxseed; soybeans; and those foods’ oils all pack a dose of this heart-friendly ingredient. Whole grain oats and barley are great grain picks (oats and barley both contain soluble fiber that has been shown to lower bad cholesterol). Today, challenge yourself to focus on what you should eat that will help your heart, not just what you shouldn’t eat.
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waffles for breakfast, whole grain. and whole wheat burrito with rice, beans, guac and shrimp.
My body feels so different after eating heart-healthy foods – grains, fatty, oily fish instead of beef or deep-fried fat-laden foods.
I tried the Kashi Lemongrass Chicken with grains a short time ago and found it to be really tasty and wholesome, especially for a frozen lunch. The thing I was most impressed about the meal was the different grains that were the foundation of the product – really appetizing, wonderful taste and texture, and I felt so energized for the rest of the afternoon. The grains kept me feeling satisfied and nourished without bloat or discomfort. I picked it up at a reduced price from the frozen foods area of a local Target, but it is definitely a little pricey for lunch when purchased elsewhere. Way to go, Kashi!
When it is cold outside, I love to start my day with a bowl of oatmeal with chopped walnuts. It warms me up and keeps me full all morning.
gud one
I got started on Kashi products due to the Food Lovers Fat Loss System. Kashi has made the food changes enjoyable for my whole family.
This is the way I have been eating for years.
why u loved this..!!
always use olive oil in cooking. have flaxseed to add to hot cereals and yogurt. adds a bit of texture to yogurt. always have nuts available to throw in salads, yogurt, baked goods, oatmeal. keep skins on apples,potatoes, etc for extra fiber
I belive in the way you eat. The only problem I have is getting the nuts to me. I eat my oakmeal with yogurt and flaxseed and fruit.