Saturday, October 25, 2008

Heart-healthy whole foods reduce men's risk of heart attack

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men, according the the Centers for Disease Control. Along with several diseases and lack of exercise, one of the major causes is poor nutrition.

Unfortunately, with all the processed foods and junk foods so quickly and readily available, more and more people are suffering from poor nutrition.

If you want to boost your heart health, leave the processed food on the shelf and enrich your diet with these:

Oatmeal
Salmon
Almonds
Beans (dried beans, lentils - even baked beans)
Fruits and vegetables

Start reading labels and cut down your intake of saturated and trans fats, partially hydrogenated oils, and high fructose corn syrup. (Yes, HFC is bad for you, despite what the new commercials say.)

The women in your life will also benefit from good nutrition, so make eating right a family thing!

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