CUT BACK ON YOURSALT INTAKE. If you

CUT BACK ON YOUR
SALT INTAKE. If your
diet is high in processed
foods you are probably eating
too much sodium. Canned
foods like soups and vegetables
are particularly high. The recommended
amount daily is about
2000mgs. The average
American eats over 5600!

READ AND COMPARE
FOOD LABELS. Don’t
be fooled. Many food
manufacturers make it very
unclear when you are trying to
see how much fat, sodium and
calories you are eating. The
number of servings can be a
game changer and, unfortunately,
it is in the fine print on
many labels. Review how many
servings the package contains
and then look at the calories
and fat per serving. Multiply the
calories and fat by the number
of servings you plan to eat.


EAT MORE FISH. Not
only is it a good source
of protein, it is leaner
than beef and certain cuts of
poultry. Some oily fish such as
salmon, tuna or mackerel have
Omega-3 fatty acids which
lower your risk of heart disease
and stroke. The American Heart
Association (AHA) recommends
two servings weekly of these
omega 3 rich fish.