Take Action!
Eat healthy.
A heart healthy diet includes foods that are low in cholesterol, fat, and sodium (salt). Use this shopping list to find heart healthy foods.
Check out these heart healthy recipe collections:
Get heart healthy tips for dining out. For example, ask for a salad instead of chips or french fries.
Watch your weight.
Extra weight can lead to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. If you are overweight or obese, losing just 10 pounds can lower your risk of heart disease.
Use this calculator to figure out your BMI (body mass index). 
