Guardian Cereal – Take the Healthy Cholesterol Challenge

Heart Tip #1

Take the stairs instead of the elevator. A green way to be good to your heart.

Biking, roller skating and gardening are great ways to get your daily exercise. And they're fun too.

Seek out soluble fibre like psyllium, it contributes to healthy cholesterol levels.

Park your car in the furthest spot in the lot. The walk is good for you.

Be smart about oils. Canola, olive and safflower are great choices.

Add more veggies and fruits into your diet. They make great snacks.

Cut out the salt shaker. You'll hardly miss it.

Look at housework as exercise. Vacuuming can definitely get your heart pumping.

Get a work out partner. It's easier to get motivated if you have a buddy to walk and talk with.

Read food labels to help you trim your intake of saturated and trans fats.

Include foods that contain Omega-3 fats, like salmon, canola oil, omega-3 eggs and ground flaxseeds.

Get off the subway one stop early and walk off the stresses of the day.

One plate, 4 food groups. Fibre up with lower fat foods, especially whole grain and bran-based breads and cereals, vegetables and fruit.

Choose lean foods without losing taste. Pick lean meats, poultry without the skin and reduced-fat cheeses.

Nature and exercise go hand and hand. Gardening and hiking are great for the mind, body and soul.

Soluble psyllium fibre contributes to healthy cholesterol levels. And Guardian* cereal has 3 g of soluble psyllium fibre per serving.