8. Allow yourself an occasional treat
Allow yourself to indulge once in a while. Your heart-healthy diet will not be derailed by a candy bar or a handful of potato chips. However, don’t use it as an excuse to abandon your healthy-eating plan. If overindulgence is the exception rather than the rule, things will eventually balance out. What matters is that you eat a variety of healthy foods on a regular basis.
Incorporate these eight tips into your life, and you’ll find that heart-healthy eating is both doable and enjoyable. With planning and a few simple substitutions, you can eat with your heart in mind.
