Heart-healthy foods

[Naveed Yaseen]

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.

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