Healthy Eating: Eating Heart-Healthy FoodsHealthy Eating: Eating Heart-Healthy FoodsIntroductionHeart disease is the number one killer
of both men and women in the United States. If you are worried about heart
disease, one of the most important things you can do is to start eating a
heart-healthy diet. Changing your diet can help stop or even reverse heart
disease. At first, it may seem like there is a lot to learn. But
you don't have to make these changes all at once. Start with small steps. Over
time, making a number of small changes can add up to a big difference in your
heart health. To have a heart-healthy diet: - Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and
other high-fiber foods.
- Choose foods that are low in saturated
fat, trans fat, and cholesterol.
- Limit salt (sodium).
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Stay at a healthy weight by balancing the calories you eat with your physical
activity.
- Eat more foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as
fish.
- Limit drinks and foods with
added sugar.
 What foods are part of a heart-healthy diet?
 Why is it important to choose a heart-healthy diet?
 How to eat a heart-healthy diet
 Where to go from here
Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology Colleen Gobert, PhD, RD - Registered Dietitian Last Updated: March 22, 2012 |
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