Heart Healthy Eating
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Yes! Lean beef can be a part of a heart healthy way of eating.
Recent research has shown that lean beef can be included in effective cholesterol-lowering diets. Studies suggest that lower fat diets that include lean beef are just as effective in lowering total blood cholesterol as lower fat diets that include chicken or fish.
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There are EIGHT cuts of beef that qualify for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada's Health Check™ program. Health Check™ is an education program that identifies foods that are healthy choices based on Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating. Foods using the symbol meet nutritional standards set by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Look for the Health Check(TM) symbol to help you make healthy food choices.
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† Choosing leaner meats (extra lean or lean) is part of healthy eating.
† The Beef Information Centre financially supports the Health Check™ education program. This is not an endorsement. Visit HealthCheck.org. |
Heart Healthy Action Tips
- Enjoy a variety of foods from Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
- Eat a variety of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, leaner meats and lower-fat dairy products.
- Trim visible fat.
- Use lower fat cooking methods - broil, barbecue, grill, roast or microwave on a rack or stir-fry in a non-stick pan.
- Use added fats like oil, gravy, cream sauces & mayonnaise in moderation.
- Be active!
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More references for heart health.
For more information, visit Health CheckTM and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
