Nutrition Tips for 2010

Posted January 4th, 2010 by Elaine Hastings, RD - Nutrition Expert and filed in Meal Monday, Meal Tips

As you start the New Year, resolve to find ways to improve your nutritional health. Tips for a healthier 2010 include the following:

-Add heart-healthy foods to your diet including:

  • Beans, peas and barley
  • Soybeans, other soy-based foods (not soybean oil)
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel
  • Red grapes and purple grape juice
  • Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts
  • Green or black tea
  • Onions, scallions, shallots, garlic and leeks.

-Maintain or improve your weight: The more excess fat you have, the greater your risk for disease. Losing weight can also help lower your cholesterol and blood pressure.

-Get active and stay active! Physical activity offers many rewards, from heart health to strong bones and stress relief. Regular, moderate activity helps keep your blood cholesterol levels normal. It helps lower blood pressure, helps your body control stress and helps control body weight as you burn calories. More vigorous exercise actually gives your heart muscle a workout, too, which ultimately helps your whole cardiovascular system work more efficiently.

For more information on heart-healthy eating, consult a registered dietician or visit http://www.associatesinnutrition.com/.

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