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Healthy Heart Eating
Read this booklet to learn:
• what healthy heart eating is
• how a registered dietitian can help
• how to choose the right balance of foods
• how much and what types of foods to choose
Use the information in this booklet with instructions and help from a Registered Dietitian.
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Author: Dietitians of University Health NetworkRevised: 03/2015Form: D-5461
UHN
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What is healthy heart eating?Healthy heart eating is part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating foods from the different food groups and including more plant based foods can improve your heart health.
Thisincludeseatingfoodsthatarehighinfibre,lowinsodium(salt)andhealthyfats.
How can a registered dietitian help?Registered dietitians can provide you with reliable information about healthy heart eating.UniversityHealthNetwork(UHN)dietitianscanmeetwithyoutotalkabout your nutrition whether you are staying in the hospital or at an appointment.
Talk with a dietitian if:• yourdoctorhasprescribeda1.5gram(1500milligrams)to2gram
(2000milligrams)diet• you have lost your appetite • you have lost weight because of your illness• youhavehighcholesterol,highbloodpressureorhighbloodsugar
Your registered dietitian (RD) at UHN:
Name:
Date:
Dietitian:
Phone number:
Tofindaregistereddietitianinyourcommunity,youcancontact:
Dietitians of CanadaPhone:4165960857Website: www.dietitians.ca
Eat Right OntarioWebsite: www.eatrightontario.ca
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Follow this guide for healthy heart eating:
� Use the information in Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide to help youplanyourmeals.Youcanfindthisinformationat:Website: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/foodguideEnjoy different foods from the 4 food groups:
• Vegetables and Fruit • Grain Products • Milk and Alternatives • Meats and Alternatives
Include at least 3 of the 4 food groups at each meal
� Eat healthy fats that come from plants.
• Chooseunsaturatedfatssuchasolive,canola,cornandsunfloweroils.• Limit the amount of saturated fat you eat. This fat is in all animal
products(meats)andmostdairyproducts.Theexceptionsarepalmandcoconut oils. These fats come from plants but are high in saturated fat.
• Limit the amount of trans fat you eat. This fat is in shortening or bakedgoodsyoubuyfromthestore,anddeepfriedfoods.
� Choose milk products that are low fat. Chooseskimor1%milk,lowfatyogurtandlowerfatcheeses.
� Choose high fibre foods more often. • Choose whole grain breads and cereals.• Eatmorelegumesandlentils(forexamplekidneybeans,chickpeas,
redandgreenlentils)• Eat more vegetables and fruits.
� Reduce foods that are high in cholesterol. • Limit to no more than 2 egg yolks each week.• Limittheamountofshrimp,squid,andorganmeatsyoueat.
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� Avoid foods that are high in sodium (salt).Alltypesofsalthavesodium.Thisincludestablesalt,seasalt,koshersalt,garlicsalt,celerysaltandothertypesofsalt.
• Trytohavenomorethan1500milligramsto2300milligramsofsodium a day. Check the Nutrition Facts food label on foods. Choosefoodsthathavelessthan10%or250milligramsofsodiumper serving.
• Try to read food labels because some foods thatyoumaynotexpectcanbehighinsodium.
• Replace your salt shaker with pepper or other herbs and spices.
• Reduce the amount of salt you use in cooking and baking.
• Limitsaltyfoodssuchasbacon,cannedfoods,andsaltysnackfoods(potatochips,Frenchfries,popcorn,pretzels).
• Saucesandcondimentssuchassoysauce,chilisauce,ketchupandmustardarehighinsodium.Useherbmixeswithnosaltadded(suchasMrs.Dash®,McCormick's®,David's®blendofherbsandspices),freshordriedherbs,spices,vinegarsorlemonjuiceforflavourinstead.
• Avoidfoodsthatlistmonosodiumglutamate(MSG)inthe ingredient list.
• Avoidfoodsthatarepickledorsmokedsuchasdillpickles,relishes,orsmokedorpickledfish.
• Avoidherbmixesthathavepotassiumchloride,asaltsubstitute.
• Restaurant meals are often higher in salt. Choose carefully from the menu! Try to eat at home more often.
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� Choose proteins like fish, poultry (chicken or turkey) and lean cuts of meat.
• Bake,broil,BBQ,roastormicrowaveyourmeatsonaracksofatdrips off.
• Trim any fat from meat and remove skin from poultry before cooking.
� Eat fish twice a week. • FishisasourceofOmega3fattyacids,which
lowers your risk of heart disease. • Fishsuchassalmon,haddock,sardines,herring
and lake trout are good sources of omega 3.
� Eat other high protein foods such as beans, lentils and tofu more often.Theseareexcellentsourcesoffibreandarelowinsaturatedfatandsodium.
� Eat less sugar and other sweets.Reducehowmuchsugar,honey,jamorsyrupyoueat.Savecakes,desserts,and baked goods for special occasions.
� Talk to your doctor about how much alcohol is safe for you. Drinking alcohol can:
• affecthowwellcertainmedicines(likewarfarin)work• increasetriglyceridelevels(fatsinyourblood).Avoiddrinking
alcohol if your triglyceride levels are already high.• raise blood pressure• cause damage to your liver and nerves• affect your blood sugar control• cause irregular heart beat
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How do I include a balanced meal?
Start with 1/2 a plate of vegetables. Theycan be:
• freshorcookedfromfrozen• stir-frys or salads • homemade vegetable soups
Add 1/4 plate of grain products or starchy vegetables. They can include:
• rice,potatoorcorn• whole-wheatpasta,noodlesor
couscouskasha,quinoa,bulgur, or barley
• whole-grainbreadorflatbread
Add 1/4 plate of meat or other high protein foods. These may include:
• fish• skinless chicken and lean meats• legumes or lentils• soyproducts(tofu,lowsodium
versions of soy-based vegetarian products,tempeh)
To complete your meal, add fruit and low fat milk or yogurt.
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How much and which types of foods should I choose?The amount of food you need depends on:
• whether you are male or female• your age• bodysize• how active you are
Usetheguidestartingonthenextpagetohelpyoupickfoodsthatarelowinsaturatedandtransfat,highinfibreandlowinsalt.
This symbol means a food is high in salt.
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Vegetables and fruits – 7 to 10 servings each dayVegetablesandfruitareanexcellentsourceofvitaminsandminerals. They are also low in fat.Ahalfplateofvegetablesisagoodsourceoffibreandwillhelp to keep you full. Fruitisagreatdessertchoice,andit’sasnackthat’seasyto take anywhere you go.
Best choicesExamplesof1serving:
Choose less often
• 125millilitres(1/2cup)freshorfrozenvegetables
• 250millilitres(1cup)salad
• buttered,creamedordeepfriedvegetables
• canned vegetables(exceptlowsodium)
• 1pieceoffreshfruit(small)• 125millilitres(1/2cup)mixedfruit• 250millilitres(1cup)berries• 125millilitres(1/2cup)canned
unsweetened fruit
• all fruit juice or fruit drinks• V8®juice,tomatojuice,
Clamato® juice• canned fruits in heavy syrup• coconut,coconutmilk
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Grain products and starchy vegetables – 6 to 8 servings each dayGrain products and starchy vegetables provide your body with energy. They arealsoagoodsourceoffibre.At least half of the grain products you eat each day should be wholegrain.Eatavarietyofwholegrainssuchasbarley,brownrice,oatsandwhole-grainbreads.
Best choicesExamplesof1serving:
Choose less often
• 1sliceofwholegrain,ryeor pumpernickel bread
• 1/2 whole wheat pita• 1/4 whole wheat bagel• 1/2 whole wheat chapati or roti• 1/2wholewheatmatza• 1/2 whole wheat tortilla• 1/2 whole wheat hamburger bun or
kaiser • 1/2wholewheatEnglishmuffin
• white bread • salted crackers,eggbread,cheese
rolls,croissants• storeboughtcakes,muffins,
doughnuts,danishes,waffles,orpancakes
• store bought breading products (forexampleShake'NBake®)
• potato chips,cornchips,tortillachips
• 250millilitres(1cup)of homemadesoupmadewithbeans,lentils,barleyandvegetables
• canned,packagedordriedsoups
• 2to4wholewheat,lowfat crackerssuchasRyvita,Wasaorhighfibreflatbreads
• storeboughtcookies,highfatcrackers
• 125millilitres(1/2cup)ofstarchyvegetablessuchascorn,sweetpotato,yam,cassava
• 1 small or 1/2 a medium potato
• creamed corn• frozenFrenchfries
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Grain products and starchy vegetables – 6 to 8 servings each day(continued)
Best choicesExamplesof1serving:
Choose less often
Cereals: Check the Nutrition Facts label and choose cereals with 4 grams offibreormore.Forexample:• 75millilitres(1/3cup)Kellogg’s
Bran Buds with Psyllium® or All Bran
• 190millilitres(3/4cup)cookedoatmeal or Red River®
• 175millilitres(2/3cup) Post Shredded Wheat®
• cornflakes,RiceKrispies®,highsugarcereals(forexample,FruitLoops)
125millilitres(1/2cup)cookedgrainsandpasta,forexample:• brown or wild rice • whole-wheat pasta • kasha• barley• bulgur• quinoa
• pre-seasoned rice and pasta productssuchasUncleBen’sReadyRice®orKnorrPastaSides®
• eggpasta,friednoodles• dried soup noodles(forexample
Mr.Noodles®)
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Milk products – 2 to 3 low fat servings each dayMilkproductsareanexcellentsourceofcalciumandvitaminD.Ifyoudonotdrinkmilk,chooseunflavoured soy drinks with added calcium and vitamin D.
Best choicesExamplesof1serving:
Choose less often
• 250millilitres(1cup)skimor 1% milk
• 250millilitres(1cup) calcium-fortifiedplainsoybeverage
• 75millilitres(1/3cup)skimmilkpowder
• 125millilitres(1/2cup)evaporatedskim milk
• wholemilk,2%milk, chocolate milk
• goat milk• regularcream,lightcream,sour
cream,whippingcream• evaporatedwholemilk,condensed
milk
• 175millilitres(3/4cup)yogurt (1%milkfatorless)
• yogurt with more than 1% milk fat
• 1ounce(30grams)ofskimmilkcheese(lessthan8%milkfat)
• 125millilitres(1/2cup)lowfatcottage cheese
• 125millilitres(1/2cup)lowfatricotta cheese
• processed cheese,full-fatcheese,cheese spreads
• 125millilitres(1/2cup)frozen yogurt
• regularicecream,1%icemilk• no sugar added ice-cream• coffeewhitener,desserttopping
1%
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Meat and other high protein foods – 2 to 3 servings each dayThese foods are a good source of iron and protein. Choosebeans,lentilsandtofumoreoften.FishisanexcellentsourceofOmega-3fattyacids.Choosefishatleasttwiceeachweek.
Best choicesExamplesof1serving:
Choose less often
• 75gramscookedweightor 125millilitres(1/2cup)freshorfrozenfishsuchaschar,herring,mackerel,salmon,sardinesandtrout
• 75gramscookedweightor 125millilitres(1/2cup)shellfishsuchascrab,mussels,oystersandscallops
• 50millilitres(1/4cup)cannedsalmonortuna(packedinwater).
• shrimp,squid,cannedfishpackedin oil
• battered,friedorcreamedfishorsquid
• smoked/saltedorpickledfishandcanned sardines
• 75gramscookedweight(orsizeofadeckofcards)poultrylikechicken,leangroundchicken,turkey or Cornish hen
• duck,goose,poultryskin• prebasted poultry
• 75gramscookedweight(orsizeofadeckofcards)leancutsofbeef,extra-leangroundbeef,veal,lamb,pork,rabbit,orvenison.
• sandwichmeat,backbacon,ham,sausages,hotdogs,orsalami
• organmeats,spareribs
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Meat and other high protein foods – 2 to 3 servings each day(continued)
Best choicesExamplesof1serving:
Choose less often
• 2eggs(maximumof2yolksperweek)
• egg whites • 100millilitres(1/2cup)of
eggsubstitute(equals2eggs)
• 150grams(or1/4to1/3block)offirmtofu
• 150gramsof"lower-sodiumversions"ofsoy-basedproductslikeveggieburgers,soygroundround
• 150gramssoycheeseortempeh
• 175millilitres(3/4cup)cookedlentils,soybeans,chickpeas,navybeans or kidney beans
• canned beans(unlessrinsedwell)
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Fats and oils – no more than 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 millilitres) a day
Unsaturated fats are a good source of essential fatty acids and vitamins. Limiting saturated fat and trans fat reduces your risk of heart disease. Use the Nutrition Facts food label to choose itemsthathavelessthan10%DailyValuefromsaturatedand trans fat.Many processed and deep fried foods are high in fat. Choose these foods less often.
Best choicesExamplesof1serving:
Choose less often
• 5millilitres(1teaspoon)canola,olive,corn,safflower,soybean,andsunfloweroils
• lard,suet,shortening,hydrogenatedvegetable oils
• tropical oils such as palm oil or coconut oil
• 5millilitres(1teaspoon) non-hydrogenated and low in saturated fat margarine
• 10millilitres(2teaspoons)lightmargarine
• butter,partiallyhydrogenated margarine or hydrogenated margarine
• 15millilitres(1tablespoon) homemade salad dressing made with best choice oils or store bought regular salad dressings
• 30millilitres(2tablespoons) calorie reduced or low fat salad dressings
• more than 1 tablespoon of regular salad dressing
• full fat salad dressing that has cream,cheese,orbaconinthe ingredients
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Fats and oils – no more than 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 millilitres) a day
(continued)
Best choicesExamplesof1serving:
Choose less often
• 7millilitres(1/2tablespoon)peanutbutter,almondbutter
• 15millilitres(1tablespoon)lightpeanut butter
• peanut butter made with hydrogenated oil
• unsaltednutsandseeds:8almonds,4walnuthalves,10peanuts(choosedryroastedorintheshell)
• 1 tablespoon shelled or 3tablespoonsunshelledsunflowerseeds
• chocolatecoatednuts,nutsroastedinhydrogenatedoils,saltednuts
• 7millilitres(1/2tablespoon)regular mayonnaise and mayonnaise type dressings
• 15millilitres(1tablespoon)lightregular mayonnaise and light mayonnaise type dressings
• 1/6 of a medium avocado