Heart Healthy?
Is this heart healthy?
Yes or No
Plain Greek Yogurt
Yes! Greek yogurt can be heart healthy because it contains nutrients that may help reduce the risk of heart disease and can lower blood pressure.
True or False
There are health fats and unhealthy fats.
True!
Lettuce wrapped burger with pickles, onions, tomatoes, bacon, mustard, and ketchup; plus a side of fries.
STAY- Lettuce wrapped burger, onions, tomatoes, mustard
GO- pickles, ketchup, bacon and the side of fries.
*Mustard is generally healthier than ketchup for heart health because it's lower in calories and contains fewer preservatives. Mustard is also a good source of nutrients, including calcium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Is this heart healthy?
Yes or No
Lean Meat(s)
Yes, lean meats can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Lean meats can help reduce the risk of heart disease and other chronic diseases.
Examples of lean meats:
True or False
Only old people can get heart disease.
False.
Breakfast Bowl with Scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and extra chipotle mayo.
STAY- eggs, potatoes, bell peppers, onions.
GO- sausage and extra chipotle mayo.
Sausage is not good for a heart-healthy diet because it's high in saturated fat and salt. And mayonnaise can be part of a heart-healthy diet if eaten in small amounts.
Is this heart healthy?
Yes or No
Peanut Butter
Yes, peanut butter can be part of a heart-healthy diet when eaten in moderation. Peanut butter contains unsaturated fats, fiber, protein, and other nutrients that may help lower cholesterol and improve heart health.
True or False
Olive oil is better for you than Vegetable oil.
True.
Grilled Chicken Wrap with cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickles, bacon and ranch dressing.
STAY- grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, avocado, the wrap.
GO- cheese, bacon, pickles, and ranch dressing.
(These aren't the best choices for a heart healthy diet: Adds a lot of sodium and bad fats to an otherwise heart healthy option)
Is this heart healthy?
Yes or No
Butter
Unhealthy...
because it contains higher levels of saturated fats which are bad for your heart. Use in moderation.
True or False
The fat that comes from Avocados is considered "unhealthy" fat.
False.
Carne Asada Plate with refried beans, Spanish rice, grilled veggies (onion, bell peppers), and corn tortillas. Guacamole and pico de gallo on the side.
STAY- Almost everything!
Spanish rice can be considered heart-healthy if prepared with whole grain brown rice instead of white rice. Ask for substitutions if available.
Is this heart healthy?
Yes or No
Protein Bars
Depends on the ingredients. Read nutrition labels to check for unhealthy fats, like saturated fats, trans fats, and sodium levels.
Name three symptoms of heart disease.
Symptoms of heart disease include chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, leg swelling, and a fast or uneven heartbeat.
BBQ Chicken Salad with black beans, corn, romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, fried tortilla strips and cilantro. Served with a BBQ ranch dressing.
STAY- romaine lettuce, chicken, black beans, corn, cilantro.
GO- shredded cheddar cheese, fried tortilla strips, BBQ Ranch dressing.
*If you must have the dressing, use it sparingly.