According to the American Heart Association, we should all be eating foods that have high amounts of complex carbs and fiber. Most fruits, grains, and vegetables are great sources of dietary fiber, vitamins, and complex carbs. Additionally, these foods are naturally low in fat and have zero cholesterol! What more could you possibly ask for in a food as far as nutrition goes, especially when some of these taste as great as they do?

You’ll find some useful tips on how to make healthy food choices below. Follow this advice and you’ll never be at a shortage for ideas as far as tasty healthy food preparations go.

Use coconut and olives sparingly. Coconuts have large amounts of saturated fat and olives are high in both monounsaturated fat and calories. Too much of either on a regular basis will create a large calorie and fat intake. While it’s said that these are healthy fats, it doesn’t give you a free pass to overdo it. Read the rest of this entry…