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Heart Healthy Diet

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

AMBULATORY CARE:

A heart healthy diet

is an eating plan low in unhealthy fats and sodium (salt). The plan is high in healthy fats and fiber. A heart healthy diet helps improve your cholesterol levels and lowers your risk for heart disease and stroke. A dietitian will teach you how to read and understand food labels.

Heart healthy diet guidelines to follow:

Include the following in your heart healthy plan:

Ask your dietitian or healthcare provider how many servings to have each day from the following food groups:

Limit or do not include the following in your heart healthy plan:

Other healthy heart guidelines:

Prevent Heart Disease

Follow up with your doctor or cardiologist as directed:

Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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