Heart healthy. High-fiber. Low-carb. In the never-ending quest
to “eat healthy,” a lot of terms get bounced around—but what
exactly do they mean? To stick to a more healthful diet you need
to know how to evaluate the nutrition facts on your recipes and
packaged food labels. Keep in mind that "healthy" guidelines are
not standardized across organizations: different groups may have
different points of view. Healthy recipes defined The following
guidelines for evaluating the health impact of Aisle7 recipes
was developed with a nutritionist and other health
professionals. Our heart-healthy criteria are based on the
American Heart Association's recommendations. Generally, we
judge a recipe "healthy" when it meets the recommended daily
nutritional amounts per serving as defined below for a typical
2,000 calorie diet. - Cholesterol: Less than 300 mg per day -
Total carbohydrate: No more than 300 grams per day - Fiber: At
least 25 grams per day - Sodium: No more than 2,400 mg per day -
Potassium: At least 3,500 mg pe