Add a handful of walnuts to your diet every day.
Instead of taking away foods you love from your diet, make it a point to add foods that support heart health.
Use olive oil as your fat source.
The fat-free lifestyle craze has seen its way out, and we now understand the importance of including the right kinds of fats in our diet to support our health and wellness.
Include fruit in your diet every day.
The simple act of eating more fruit may experience a reduced risk of developing CVD, thanks to the vitamins, fiber, minerals, and phytochemicals that they provide.
Sip on green tea.
Green tea supplements are available and appear to be effective for supporting heart health too.
Use sodium-free herbs and spices instead of salt.
Limiting sodium is one dietary tip linked to reducing CVD risk. The World Health Organization has recommended that people limit their sodium intake to less than 5 grams daily to help support heart health, a goal that many Americans are having a hard time attaining.
Swap out ultra-processed meat with fish, poultry, and nuts.
Replacing processed red meat (like hot dogs and lunchmeats) with other protein sources such as fish, poultry, and nuts was associated with a lower incidence of coronary heart disease, according to data published in Circulation.