HEART-HEALTHY NUTRITION

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To PROTECT YOUR HEART, eat more...

CUT BACKon processed meatsand saturated fats

DRINK WATERinstead of sodas

or juice!

MORETIPS

AVOIDtrans fats

VEGETABLE PROTEINS,LEAN MEATS, OR FISHVEGETABLE PROTEINS,LEAN MEATS, OR FISH

VEGGIESVEGGIES

FRUITSFRUITS

Limits salt to lessthan 1,500 mg/day

Lean meat, poultry, �sh

Fruits and vegetablesrich in potassium(bananas and leafy greens)

Light on dairy,meats and sweets

Fish

Olive oil

Wine (in moderation)

Cuts out meat

Vegetable proteins(soy products, legumes)

VEGAN goes further with nomeat, �sh, eggs or dairy products

WHOLE FOOD PLANT-BASED EATINGavoids processed foods

WHOLEGRAINSWHOLEGRAINS

NUTSNUTS

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETARIANDIETARY APPROACHES

TO STOP HYPERTENSION(DASH)