Nutrition Education for Coronary Artery Disease Nutrition

• Moderate total fat intake (maximum 1-3 Tbsp. added fat/day)
  

       Reduce intake of saturated fat (fat solid at room temperature, i.e. animal fats, hydrogenated fats and tropical oils and trans-fatty acids)
       Monounsaturated fats may lower triglycerides (e.g. olive oil, peanut oil, flax seed oil and canola oil)
       Polyunsaturated fats may lower LDL levels (e.g. safflower oil, sunflower oil and corn oil)

• Three or more broiled/baked fish meals/week (e.g. salmon, mackerel, tuna and herring)
  
• Increase daily intake of foods rich in or fortified with folate (e.g. leafy green vegetables, whole grains)
  
• Calorie intake to achieve optimal weight