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10 Ways To Eat Your Way To Heart Health 10 Ways To Eat Your Way To Heart Health
10 Ways To Eat Your Way To Heart Health The foods you eat can have a major impact on your risk for heart disease. A heart healthy diet can be delicious! And, it’s not as challenging to stick to as you may think. Check out these 10 food recommendations you can follow to reduce your risk of heart disease. 1. Skimp on sugar and salt but not on flavor Salt and sugar in large amounts can have an impact on your heart. Focus on flavoring foods with fresh herbs, spices, vinegars, and citrus, instead of salt. Read food labels and choose options that are less than 200 mg of sodium per serving. Limit fast and processed foods. Choose unsw…

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Heart Healthy Eating According To Phelps Heart Healthy Eating According To Phelps
Heart Healthy Eating According To Phelps Hearts aren’t on everyone’s mind this month just because of Valentine’s Day; February is also American Heart Month. This month raises awareness regarding heart health with the goal of preventing heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. One of the major ways to prevent heart disease is adopting a heart healthy way of eating. This includes eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats and limiting foods that are high in unhealthy fats, sodium and added sugars. Foods to include: Fruits and vegetables – Try …

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