Eat Smart
Make mealtime, together time for better mental and physical health.
“Balance” is the key to heart-healthy eating.
Our dietary guidance encourages people to focus on broad eating habits instead of single foods, and to balance calories consumed with physical activity -- at least 150 minutes of moderate per week.
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Together Tuesdays™ is the easy way to satisfy your craving for connection.
Grab your favorite people and grab a quick meal together once a week. Nothing fancy, please. The conversation matters way more than the food. Refuel. Reconnect. Repeat each week.
7 Hacks for Healthy Eating at Home
If you’re looking to improve your eating habits, you’re not alone. Here are some tips for heart-healthy eating.
Find Heart-Check Certified Foods in the Grocery StoreHeart Check Foods
Looking for healthier foods and ingredients for your home-cooked meals? Look for the Heart-Check mark.
Only that mark assures you of nutritional value – and high standards for overall health.
Featured Recipes
Delicious. Simple. Affordable. Quick. Bring simple cooking back to life.
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Bringing Back Family Mealtime
These days, we eat more food away from home compared to generations. Eating together with your family for about 20 minutes only three to five times a week is all it takes to enjoy many benefits of family mealtime
Fixing Food Fussiness (in Kids & Adults)
Picky eaters can miss out on a lot of good food! and important nutrients. These tips will help nourish your family with healthful foods and help return some harmony to mealtime.
Healthier Grocery Shopping
Want to make smart food choices but confused by all the health claims, messages and logos on foods? Use these tips to avoid the brain strain.
Healthy Cooking Oils
Here’s an alphabetical list of common cooking oils that contain more of the “better-for-you” fats and less saturated fat.
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