Living Heart Healthy
Eat Heart Healthy Foods -
Fats: Choose More
Olive Oil, Canola Oil, Avocados, Nuts,
Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed, Fatty Fish(salmon, tuna, trout, herring, sardines)
Fats: Choose Less
High-fat meats, Chicken with the skin, Whole-fat dairy
Butter, Coconut oil, Foods containing partially hydrogenated oils
Proteins: Choose More
Fat-Free/Low-Fat Dairy Products, Beans, Soybeans/Soy Products
Lean Ground Meats, Skinless Poultry
Proteins: Choose Less
Whole Milk, Full-Fat Dairy Products, Organ Meats (ie. Liver), Cold Cuts,
Bacon, Hot Dogs/Sausages, Fried & Breaded Meats
Fruit & Vegetable Options: Choose More
Fresh Fruits & Veggies, Frozen Fruits & Veggies, Low-Sodium Canned Veggies,
Canned Fruit Packed in 100% Juice or Water
Fruit & Vegetable Options: Choose Less
Coconut, Vegetables in Creamy Sauces, Fried/Breaded Veggies,
Canned Fruit Packed in Heavy Syrup, Frozen Fruit With Added Sugar
Whole Grains: Choose More
Whole-Wheat Flour, Whole-Grain Bread, Brown Rice, Barley,
Buckwheat, Oatmeal, High-Fiber Cereals
Highly Processed Grains: Choose Less
White Flour, White Bread, Muffins, Frozen Waffles
Doughnuts, Biscuits, Cakes, Buttered Popcorn
Salt Free, Low-Sodium Options: Choose More
Herbs, Spices, Reduced Sodium Soups, Reduced Sodium Tomato Juice
Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce/Ketchup
High Salt/Sodium Options: Choose Less
Table Salt, Regular Soy Sauce/Ketchup
Regular Tomato Juice, Canned Soup, Prepared Meals
Be Active -
Go to the gym or attend group fitness classes
This website provides you with the group fitness class schedules on campus
Join an intramural sports team
Get involved with club sports
Or Simply -
Take a walk with a Friend,
Walk to the Store, Take the Stairs
Reduce Your Risk Factors -
Known Risk Factors for Developing Heart Disease:
Cigarette Smoking
Alcohol Use
Physical Inactivity
Overweight and Obesity
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
