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We walk through a simple, realistic way to shop for heart health, from reading labels fast to filling the cart with color and fiber. The focus stays on practical choices that lower blood pressure, support healthy cholesterol, and help older adults stay strong at home.• using the store perimeter to find whole foods• filling half the cart with colorful produce• choosing lean proteins and omega-3 rich fish• picking whole grains with whole as first ingredient• scanning labels for sodium, added sugar, saturated fat• selecting low fat dairy and reasonable portions• upgrading snacks to nuts, fruit, yogurt, whole grain crackers• avoiding hungry shopping to reduce impulse buys• valuing consistency over perfection for lasting  ...