Once CO2 crosses the waterâs surface, the molecules gain a shell of water molecules and transfer from carbon dioxide gas, or CO2(g), to carbon dioxide in an aqueous solution, or CO2(aq). This process is very slow. Equilibrium. Not all CO2 molecules remain dissolved in water -- a fraction of them react with water to form carbonic acid, or H2CO3.
Use a small plate or bowl to help control your portions. Eat larger portions of low-calorie, nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, and smaller portions of high-calorie, high-sodium foods, such as refined, processed or fast foods. This strategy can shape up your diet as well as your heart and waistline. Keep track of the number of servings you eat.
Do you want to adopt a heart-healthy diet, but aren't sure where to start? One way to begin is to create a daily meal plan that emphasizes vegetables, fruits and whole grains and limits high-fat foods (such as red meat, cheese and baked goods) and high-sodium foods (such as canned or processed foods). Below are two days' worth of heart-healthy menus. Use them as examples of heart-healthy eating.