What's on your plate?

Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean dieting or giving up all the foods you love. Learn how to ditch the junk, give your body the nutrient-dense fuel it needs, and love every minute of it!

The biggest part of living healthy comes down to simply making healthy choices. While you can’t change things like age and family history, the good news is that even modest changes to your diet and lifestyle can improve your heart health and lower your risk by as much as 80 percent.

Let's not forget about exercise.

Eating healthy and staying active are some of the most important things you can do to prevent heart disease and improve your personal well-being.

Recommendations from the American Heart Association

Recommendations for Adults

• Get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week.

• Add moderate- to high-intensity muscle-strengthening activity (such as resistance or weights) on at least 2 days per week.

• Spend less time sitting. Even light-intensity activity can offset some of the risks of being sedentary.

• Gain even more benefits by being active at least 300 minutes (5 hours) per week.

• Increase amount and intensity gradually over time.