(NAPSI)—Whether you eat most of your meals at home or tend to grab something on the go, eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult. A good place to start is looking at the nutrition information located on the food package or provided by the restaurant, especially when you look for the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark.
You can find the Heart-Check mark on heart-healthy foods in the grocery store or in select restaurants offering certified heart-healthy meals. In addition to looking for the Heart-Check mark when you grocery shop or go out to eat, here are some other ways you can make healthy choices.
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