Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions.
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Here's a formula to help you figure out how many calories and fat grams you need each day to maintain your current weight.
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A study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet reduced blood pressure. This diet is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and total fat and emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products.
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The Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet.
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Omega-3s are a beneficial and essential form of fat, one that your body needs but can't make.
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Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat.
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When trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition.
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