4. Fruits and Veggies ... Fast

1. Keep a bowl of fruit on the table or counter. Looks good, tastes great.
2. Pick up prewashed bags of greens and add baby carrots or grape tomatoes for a salad in minutes.
3. Refrigerate or freeze cut-up fruit for yogurt smoothies.
4. Precut packaged fruit is a healthy snack for on the go. Keep your fridge at work and home stocked.
5. Keep a clear container of sliced up veggies in the fridge—you're more likely to snack on what you can see. Try carrot and celery sticks, broccoli florets and cucumber slices.

Go hiking. The nice thing about hiking is you can do it at any level. Hit a challenging trail at a brisk pace for a workout. Or, take your time strolling through the park or woods to enjoy nature and your company.

Lace up your skates. Whether you go for the old school roller rink or for the ice, this is something fun you probably haven’t done in awhile. And, bad balance just makes for more excuses to get close.

Visit an art museum. This may be mellow, but you’ll get a lot more steps in than you realize—and definitely more than you will catching a movie at the theater or on the sofa.

Spend your next date trying one of these activities or coming up with your own. Or if you’re single, go it alone—you never know who you’ll meet along the way.

Craving Chocolate? Go for Dark. Darkchocolate is rich in antioxidants and may contribute to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
Want Chips and Dips? Try Pita and Hummus. The pita is a healthier alternative to a fried potato chip, and hummus is a high source of fiber andis filling.
Looking for Munchies? Go Nuts. Choose walnuts and almonds. Both help lower bad cholesterol and can help clear arteries. Plus, they’ve got that satisfying crunch you’re craving.

Satisfy your snacking the right way. Yourheart will thank you. 

25. Heart-Healthy Party Foods

If you're thinking of a sad little veggie tray, think again. You can serve heart-healthy party dishes that are bold in flavor and style. Here are three ideas.

♥ Sweet Potato Bar. Mash or puree sweet potatoes with a little bit of butter, and then let guests fill martini glasses and add their own toppings. Here are some topping ideas: mini marshmallows, brown sugar and turkey bacon bits.

♥ Fruit Kebabs. Slice and dice your favorite fruits—strawberries, pineapple, banana, mango are good starters. Then, alternate them on skewers and stack high on a platter. Poppy seed dressing makes a great topping.

Get creative with your dishes, and mix and match to your heart's desire.

MANY MORE TIPS HERE

Article based on information from http://www.mypyramid.gov & http://www.dietcoke.com/hearttruth