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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
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1. Control 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
Content
1. Control 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
3. Choose whole grains
Whole grains are good sources of fiber and other nutrients that play roles in heart health and controlling blood pressure. You can get more whole grains by making simple swaps with refined grain products. Or try a whole grain you haven't had before. Healthy choices include whole-grain farro, quinoa and barley. At least half of the grains you eat should be whole grains.
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