Best foods for heart health (according to the American Heart Association)

By Naveen Apr 29, 2023

These are the worst choices for heart health because of their high fat levels and restrictions on fruit.

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"Whole grains and legumes, which results in reduced fiber intake.

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Does not clearly indicate added salt and includes moderate alcohol consumption.

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Protein comes mostly from plant sources, along with fish, lean meats, and low- or fat-free dairy products.

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low in salt, sugar, alcohol, tropical oils, and processed foods as well as those rich in Emphasis on them received a perfect score from the analysis.

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Mediterranean diet. Mediterranean, mind diets linked to Alzheimer's signs in the brain, study finds.

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Among the diets rated best for improving cardiometabolic health are the DASH-style eating plan, the Mediterranean diet, pescatarian and vegetarian diets.

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Meanwhile, paleo and ketogenic diets were found to be inconsistent with the association's guidelines.

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