Heart-healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. Explore dietitian-developed resources, shopping tools, product recommendations, and recipes to help you make informed choices that support your heart health goals.
New to Heart-Healthy Eating? Start Here.
Not sure where to begin? Start with our Heart-Healthy Living Brochure and Dietitian's Tips for a Healthy Heart resources for an overview of heart-smart foods, balanced meals, and simple habits that support heart health.
Nutrition Focus Areas
Fiber:
Most Americans don't get enough fiber. Fiber can help support heart health and is naturally found in foods like fruits, vegetables, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
Quick Tips:
- Adult women need around 22–28 g of fiber per day, while adult men need 28–34 g.
- Look for foods with at least 3 grams of fiber per serving.
- Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables.
- Choose whole grain breads, cereals, pasta, and brown rice more often.
- Add beans, lentils, or chickpeas to soups, salads, and meals.
- Snack on fruit, vegetables, nuts, or popcorn.
Shop Smarter
Looking for easy ways to add fiber? Focus on foods like:
- Fruits & vegetables
- Beans & legumes
- Whole grains
- Nuts & seeds
- High-fiber cereals
Instead of: White rice
Try: Brown rice and other whole grain options
Instead of: Regular pasta
Try: Whole grain or other high fiber pasta
Instead of: Low-fiber Cereal
Try: Higher fiber cereal
Instead of: Low fiber chips
Try: Whole Grain Chips or Air-popped popcorn