February marks the 50th anniversary of American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one
killer in Americans. For the good news, however, following a heart
healthy diet and lifestyle can make a big difference in helping to
prevent heart disease.
The American Heart Association
recommends choosing a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains,
and to include nuts and seeds, fatty fish and heart-healthy fats. It
also recommends limiting foods high in trans fats, saturated fats and
sodium.
As a nutritionist counseling clients on heart...