That means not every heart-healthy food, such as fruits and vegetables, will apply for a Heart-Check mark. And, the Heart-Check program is voluntary. Keep in mind, not all red hearts or check marks on food packages are the trusted Heart-Check mark! Look for the American Heart Association name if you’re unsure. The Heart-Check is easy to spot and takes some of the guesswork out of comparing Nutrition Facts label information. When it’s on the label, you know the product has been certified by the American Heart Association to meet specific science-based nutrition requirements. Look for the Heart-Check mark to quickly and easily identify foods that can be part of an overall healthy eating plan.Include crackers, cereals, tortillas, pasta and other grain foods in your whole-grain quest. Look for the word “whole-grain” (or “whole” followed by the grain name) as the first item in the ingredients list. Lots of products claim to be, but there’s a simple way to know for sure. Heavy syrups and sauces can add unwanted ingredients to your healthy fruits and veggies. With canned and frozen vegetables, choose the product with the lowest amount of sodium.
Choose canned fruit packed in water, light syrup or its own juice.
It can be just as nutritious as fresh, and will last longer.
Pets and Your Health / Healthy Bond for Life.
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