The Food Guide Pyramid is a useful tool to help you choose a diet that will promote heart health. A good diet has enough calories, protein, vitamins and minerals and dietary fiber to meet your needs without too much fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, added sugars and alcohol.

Because one size doesn't fit all, the United States Department of Agriculture has developed the MyPyramid Plan  which includes a calculator that can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.  For a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat,  visit  www.MyPyramid.gov.