Heart Health is a simple app that helps you calculate the amount of fat and sugar in your food. It also has a list of foods that are good for your heart and foods that are bad for your heart.

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Calories:


Saturated Fat (g):


Trans Fat (g):

Actual: 0 calories from fat
AHA Recommends: Less than 0 calories from fat

Grams of Sugar:

Women:

American Heart Association recommends less than 25 grams (6 teaspoons OR 2 tablespoons) total per day.

Men:

American Heart Association recommends less than 36 grams (9 teaspoons or 3 tablespoons) of added sugar per day.

This webapp was developed by Christie Trent (https://christie.technology)

Instructions to Add to Home Screen

For Android Users (using Google Chrome):

1. Open the Menu

Tap the three vertical dots located at the top-right corner of the screen to open the menu.

2. Select 'Add to Home screen' Option

From the dropdown menu, select the “Add to Home screen” or “Install” option. The wording may vary slightly based on your version of Chrome.

3. Confirm

You might be asked to confirm the action or to name the app shortcut. Press the ‘Add’ button after naming your app.

4. Check Your Home Screen

Once you've completed these steps, you should see an icon for the web app on your home screen. Tapping this icon will open the web app in a standalone window, much like a native app.

For iPhone Users (using Safari):

1. Tap the Share Button

Tap the share button, which is the square icon with an arrow pointing upward that's located at the bottom of the Safari window.

2. Select 'Add to Home Screen' Option

In the share menu, scroll down and tap the "Add to Home Screen" option. This may be located in a different place depending on your iOS version, but it should be in the share menu.

3. Name the App and Confirm

You'll be asked to choose a name for the home screen icon. So, name it whatever you like and then tap ‘Add’.

4. Check Your Home Screen

Once you’ve done this, you should see an icon for the web app on your home screen. Tapping this icon will open the web app in a standalone window, very much like a native app.

American Heart Association recommends:

• a wide variety of fruits and vegetables


• whole grains and products made up of mostly grains


• healthy sources of protein (mostly plants such as legumes and nuts; fish and seafood; low-fat or nonfat dairy; and, if you eat meat and poultry, ensuring it is lean and unprocessed)


• liquid non-tropical vegetable oils


• minimally processed foods


• minimized intake of added sugars


• foods prepared with little or no salt


• limited or preferably no alcohol intake

American Heart Association recommends you avoid:

1. Saturated Fats: Can raise blood cholesterol levels.
   • Fatty cuts of meat (like beef, lamb, pork)
   • Chicken with the skin
   • Whole-fat dairy products (like butter, cheese, milk)
   • Tropical oils (like coconut oil, palm oil)
2. Trans Fats: Raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol.
   • Processed foods
   • Commercially baked goods (like cookies, cakes)
   • Anything with "partially hydrogenated oils" in the ingredients
3. Sodium (Salt): Can contribute to high blood pressure.
   • Processed foods
   • Canned soups
   • Some breads and rolls
   • Cold cuts and cured meats
   • Poultry
   • Pizza
4. Sugary Foods and Beverages: Can lead to weight gain and other health issues.
   • Soft drinks
   • Candy
   • Baked goods
   • Many packaged foods
5. Red Meat: Limit and opt for alternative protein sources like:
   • Fish
   • Poultry
   • Plant-based proteins
6. Alcohol: If consumed, it should be in moderation.
   • Up to one drink per day for women
   • Up to two drinks per day for men