Basics of Heart-Healthy Eating on the Run

It’s not always easy to eat a heart-healthy diet when your schedule is chock full of activity after activity. When you don’t have much time to cook or you’re at a restaurant, eating healthy can be a challenge. Use our guide to make choosing healthy options a bit easier.

Remember, good heart health requires a diet low in saturated and trans fats, high in fiber, and low in sodium. Aim to keep sodium consumption under 1,500 mg per day. If you consume alcohol, the limit is one beverage per day for women and two beverages per day for men. A serving is 5 oz of wine, 12 oz of beer, and 1.5 oz of 80-proof whiskey. Alcohol, in moderation, can enhance heart health by increasing the HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol), but in excessive amounts it can hinder heart health.