Healthy Habits
Reducing this lifestyle factor (non-food related) will improve heart health
What is stress?
Meat and dairy are rich in this form of fat
What are saturated fats?
This does not dissolve in water, adds bulk to stool, prevents constipation
What is insoluble fiber?
Using this plant-based option instead of whole milk reduces saturated fat
What is almond milk (or any plant-based milk)?
A food that has this percentage of the Daily Value or above is a good source of that nutrient
What is 15% or more?
To support general health, adults should strive for this many hours of sleep per night
What is 7 to 9 hours?
This type of fat is found in foods like nuts and seeds, avocados, vegetable oils, and fatty fish
What are unsaturated fats?
This helps lower LDL, stabilizes blood sugar, slows digestion
What is soluble fiber?
Switching from white bread to this whole-grain alternative increases your fiber intake
What is whole wheat bread?
When attempting to reduce your intake of fat or sodium, you should choose foods with a % DV of this or less
What is 5% or less?
This daily habit, recommended for at least 30 minutes, may help improve your cardiovascular health and reduce stress
What is exercise?
These fats increase levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol while decreasing HDL (good) cholesterol and are most commonly found in processed foods
What are trans fats?
It is a low source of fiber if the % Daily Value is less than
Swap butter for this oil, which is high in monounsaturated fats and is commonly used in Mediterranean diets
What is olive oil?
On the nutrition label, fiber is classified under this bigger group, which includes sugars and starches
What are carbohydrates?
Maintaining a healthy weight can lower your risk of heart disease, which is why this kind of nutritional balance is crucial
What is portion control (or a balanced diet)?
This fat is known for its heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and anti-inflammatory qualities. It can be found in fatty fish like salmon and seeds like flaxseeds
What are polyunsaturated fats?
According to Canada's Food Guide, adults should aim for this many grams of fiber per day to maintain good health in general
What is 25 to 38 grams?
Swapping traditional fries for these, baked or air-fried, reduces calories while increasing fiber
What are sweet potato fries?
You should minimize this type of fat, which is seen on food labels because it is known to raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels
What is saturated fat?