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Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease
6. Reduce the sodium in your food
1. Control your portion size
3. Select whole grains
6. Reduce the salt (sodium) in your food
8. Allow yourself an occasional treat
1. Control portion sizes
8. Have a treat once in a while
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1. Manage portion sizes
2. Eat more vegetables and fruits
3. Choose whole grains
4. Limit unhealthy fats
5. Choose low-fat protein sources
6. Limit and reduce sodium and salt
7. Plan ahead: Create daily menus
8. Have a treat once in a while
1. Control your portion size
3. Select whole grains
6. Reduce the salt (sodium) in your food
8. Allow yourself an occasional treat
1. Control portion sizes
8. Have a treat once in a while
Content
1. Manage portion sizes
2. Eat more vegetables and fruits
3. Choose whole grains
4. Limit unhealthy fats
5. Choose low-fat protein sources
6. Limit and reduce sodium and salt
7. Plan ahead: Create daily menus
8. Have a treat once in a while
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By Mayo Clinic Staff
You might know that eating some foods can raise your heart disease risk. Even though changing your eating habits can be tough, you can take simple steps to start eating healthier. Whether you haven't followed a healthy diet for years or you simply want to fine-tune your diet, here are eight heart-healthy diet tips. Find out which foods to eat more of and which foods to eat less of or not eat at all. You'll soon be on your way toward a healthier diet for your heart.
