Slide show: Heart-healthy eating after acute coronary syndrome

Another way to make your diet more heart healthy is to try meat substitutes. For example, tofu is a source of polyunsaturated fat, which can help lower your risk of heart disease.

Beans can help improve cholesterol and help you feel full for longer. A one-cup serving of cooked beans, peas, lentils or tofu can replace a 2-ounce serving of meat, poultry or fish.

If you use canned beans and they have any added salt, drain and rinse them first. Try rice and beans, tuck beans into a pita, or toss them with sauteed vegetables. Or add beans to a salad, soup or pasta dish. Choose vegetarian refried beans, which are not prepared in lard.