Heart-healthy eating starts with good choices. Print this table and take it to the grocery store with you or hang it on your refrigerator.

Meat and other protein sources

• Lean cuts of beef, pork, and lamb
• Poultry without skin
• Fish
• Reduced-fat luncheon meat
• Tofu
• Nuts, such as cashews or walnuts

Soups

• Low-fat and low-sodium soups

Dairy products

• Skim, 1% milk, or buttermilk
• Low-fat yogurt, cheese, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream
• Low-fat coffee creamer

Breads and cereals

• Whole-grain breads, English muffins, and bagels
• Oatmeal or whole-grain cereals
• Whole-grain pasta
• Brown rice
• Low-fat crackers, such as graham or soda crackers

Fats and oils

• Olive oil
• Canola oil
• Margarine
• Fat-free or low-fat dressings

Vegetables

• Fresh or frozen vegetables
• Low-sodium canned vegetables
• Dry peas and beans

Fruits

• Fresh or frozen fruit
• Canned fruit in its own juices
• Dried fruits

Sweets and desserts

• Fruit
• Gelatin
• Low-fat frozen yogurt, sherbet, sorbet, ice milk, or frozen fruit juice bars
• Pudding made with low-fat milk
• Angel food cake
• Low-fat cookies, such as animal cookies or ginger snaps