Question of the Day: Worst Foods For Your Heart

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If you were to advise someone on maintaining a healthly heart what list of the foods would tell them to stop eating? I'm sure we could create quite a list! Here are a few items I discovered, that may not be so obvious, when talking about foods which can contribute to heart disease. They are loaded with sodium, a contributor to high blood pressure which damages our blood vessels. And some contain other harmful ingredients. So, avoid these items or substitute low salt alternatives: -Canned vegetables: High in preservatives and salt. Consider a switch to frozen veggies. -Frozen Dinners: Again, loaded with sodium. Even an item like Lean Cuisine is loaded with the stuff. -Cottage Cheese: Yes, although it may not taste salty, one cup can equal 700 milligrams. Consider a swap to Greek Yougurt instead which is low salt and high protein. -Frozen pies: Here the culprit is trans fats, a worrisome substance for your heart and waistline. -Chinese Take Out: Sugary sauces and deep fried items are packed with calories, fat, sodium, and carbs. -Fruit Juice: What? It’s natural! It’s packed with Vitamin C! All true, but it is also packed with sugar. About 36 grams per cup, more than what's in a Krispee cream donut. These were some recommendations from an article I found by "Eat This Not That." Any other foods we should avoid? Take a look at this link to see the complete list. https://www.eatthis.com/foods-that-cause-heart-disease/ Source: Eat This Not That Photo: foodbeast.com