The American Heart Association is changing the way it makes diet recommendations. No more mystifying percentages.
Fish is a lifesaver.
For the first time, not one but two 3-oz. Whether fresh or canned, tuna, salmon, and mackerel have high levels of desirable omega-3 fatty acids. Avoid transfatty acids found in partly hydrogenated oil. Check labels for partly hydrogenated oil, often found in baked goods, fast foods, and some margarines. Start with apples, pears, oranges, peas, celery, Brussels sprouts, and squash.