Healthy Heart Diet Foods
Foods to Avoid/Reduce to
Promote a Healthy Heart
High Fat Foods
Particularly high in saturated fat like red meat, meat products like sausage,
salami, hot dogs, hamburgers, smoked meats and full-fat dairy products.
High Sodium Foods
All foods high in sodium (salty foods), like processed frozen entrees
and processed cold cuts, foods canned in salted water, salted nuts, ketchups,
package sauce mixes, processed cheese, margarine, butter and salted snacks
like nuts. Use a range of fresh herbs for flavor in place of sodium.
Refined Carbs and Sugar
Many refined carb foods are also high in fat and sugar, like cakes, cookies,
pastries, muffins, donuts, Danish, ice-cream, candy.
Limit Alcohol
1-2 glasses of beer or red wine may be beneficial to promoting a healthy
heart. (But red grapes may be even better!) Drink lots of water, diluted
fruit juice, vegetable juice, fat-free milk, soy milk and green tea.
Limit High Cholesterol Foods
Like egg yolks, shrimp, liver and other organ meats.
Health Disclaimer
The diet information and advice offered above is intended as a general
guide ONLY. If you have a heart condition, please consult your doctor
about the best way to handle your condition. Heart disease is a serious
condition which requires personal, professional advice.
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