Heart-Check Foods

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One Heart. Hundreds of Heart-Healthy Options.

The Heart-Check mark makes it easy to spot heart-healthy foods in the grocery store or when dining out.


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Certified Foods in the Grocery Store

Use the Heart-Check Certified Product List when creating your shopping list to make smart, heart-healthy choices easier at the grocery store!

It's updated monthly! Download the PDF or access while shopping.

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Check for the Heart-Check Mark

The Heart-Check mark is a simple tool to help you Eat Smart. When you see it, you can be confident that a product aligns with the American Heart Association’s recommendations for an overall healthy eating pattern.

1000+ products carry the Heart-Check mark. Look for the Heart-Check wherever you shop – it’s in almost every aisle!

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A Small Check That Can Make a Big Difference

We all know the feeling of standing in a grocery store aisle, feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by all the choices available. Here at the American Heart Association, we take the health and wellness of all Americans to heart. That’s why, more than 20 years ago, we established the Heart-Check mark.

Featured Heart-Check Certified Recipes

Want to Learn More?

The certification requirements are based on the sound science of the AHA.

Learn About Heart-Check Certification

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