date:Jul 24, 2013
the most recognized nutrition symbols. The Heart-Check mark is a valuable tool in todays grocery stores, especially since most Americans struggle to eat healthy and make the right food choices. Many eat more calories than they need and consume more than 3000mg sodium per day twice the 1500mg/day recommended by AHA.
In late 2011, the AHA Heart-Check program expanded to include even more heart-healthy foods, including fish high in omega 3 fatty acids and nuts. This is big news, said Maggie Moon,