Heart attack, stroke, and diabetes are all considered “lifestyle diseases,” which means they are largely preventable. What you eat, how often you exercise, and how you manage stress all play an important role in preventing and managing heart disease. Here are the 6 main food groups you need for a healthy heart!
Fruits: 3 average-sized fruits daily
Vegetables: 2 cups cooked or 4 cups raw vegetables daily
Nuts/seeds: 5 1-ounce servings per week — about 20 nuts per serving
Whole grains: 2 ½ daily servings
Polyunsaturated fats, found in many vegetable oils: 11 percent of daily calories
Seafood: about 8 ounces weekly
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