The Weight Conscious Kitchen - Part 2
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By Renita [Rep] May 31, 2009 to Diet/Nutrition

Healthy Heart
(Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and fiber)
Produce: avocados, bell peppers, berries, garlic, kiwis, leeks, onions, scallions, shallots
Grains: oatmeal, brown rice, bran cereal, wheat germ, wheat barley
Protein: soy products (soy milk, tofu, tempeh, soy burgers), beans, lentils, tuna, salmon, sardines, trout, eggs fortified with omega-3 fatty acids, sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts
Butter alternatives: vegetable spreads fortified with plant sterol/stanol esters, such as Take Control or Benecol, or try low-fat and trans-fat-free spreads, such as Brummel and Brown
Freezer: frozen fruits and veggies, veggie burgers, frozen fish
Beverages: 100% orange juice*, red wine (in moderation, of course!)
 

 
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By Rolly on May 31, 2009

I use low-fat cheese instead of butter for my family. It tastes better and is good for heart too. For cooking, I use olive oil.
By Chris [Maven] on May 31, 2009

I love cheese too! Just a word of caution... make sure you check the salt content of the cheese that you pick. A lot of times, the real low-fat cheese are full of sodium... which is also not very good for your heart.

By Dr. Gargi Mehta [Rep] on Jun 1, 2009

You can also try out Olive Oil Spead. It is nothing but olive oil kept at cold enough temperature so that it solidifies. You can make this spread at home by keeping some olive oil in a small container in the freezer overnight. It's great on toast!

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