| Diet and
Cardiovascular Disease Following a healthy diet plan:
The following is an outline, created by the US Department of Agriculture, to help us
understand the components of an ideal, heart-healthy diet. It is constructed as a pyramid
to demonstrate a foundation of grains -- bread, cereal, rice, and pasta (which our bodies
need the most of) -- with fats, oils, and sweets at the the peak of the pyramid,
demonstrating our body's need for only limited quantities.
- Fats, oils and sweets - found at the top of the pyramid, should be eaten sparingly.
- The ideal diet, according to the US Department of Agriculture / US Department of Health
and Human Sciences, also consists of two-three daily servings of dairy products --
milk, yogurt, and cheese, and protein -- meat, poultry, fish, dried beans, eggs, and nuts.
- Three to five daily servings of vegetables, and two to four servings of fruit daily are
recommended.
- Six to 11 servings of grains (i.e. bread, cereal, rice, and pasta) should be eaten each
day.
As each individual has different nutritional requirements, it is best to consult your
physician or registered dietitian for more specific diet recommendations.
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