MARGARET Mortimore picked up some helpful advice when she
dropped into the supermarket on Friday. Mrs Mortimore was one of
seven former and current cardiac patients who joined a food tour
through Coles Mount Pleasant led by Mater Misericordiae Hospital
dietician Fiona Lynch. She said she was happy to listen to Mrs
Lynch's tips about heart-healthy foods. When it came to fruit
and vegetables, Mrs Lynch said different colours offered
different nutritional values. "Ten pieces of fruit means 800
calories a day. So I'd generally say two or a maximum of three
pieces per day." Nutrition was also in the skin of fruit and
vegetables, Mrs Lynch said. "It's best to leave the skin on. If
you have to take the skin off lightly peel it. Otherwise you'll
lose a lot of nutrition." Avocadoes were healthy but not
necessarily great for your waistline, she said. "They have
healthy fats but they're still high in fat if you eat a lot of
them. "Olives have the disadvantage of being salty." WHAT TO EAT
- Opt for wholegrain or wholemea