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Heart-healthy foods - Naveed Yaseen - 10-07-2009 05:17 AM Heart disease is a leading cause of death, but you can reduce your risk by eating a heart-healthy diet. The National Women’s Health Information Center offers these suggestions: Today’s Health Tips * Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole-grain foods. * Opt for low-fat or no-fat dairy products. * Choose lean, healthy proteins, such as chicken without the skin, fish, nuts and beans. * Limit your intake of saturated and trans fats, found in many forms of butter, fatty meats, fast food, desserts and creamy condiments such as mayonnaise. * Reduce cholesterol in your diet, found in organ meats, and whole-fat dairy products. * Avoid foods that are high in salt (sodium) and sugar. http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=202020 |