eating right is a powerful way to reduce or even eliminate some heart disease risk factors. adopting a heart-healthy nutrition strategy can help reduce total and ldl ("bad") cholesterol lower blood pressure lower blood sugar and reduce body weight. to reduce your risk of heart disease try these tips. increase your intake of vegetables fruits whole grains and legumes. limit fat intake. when you use added fat use fats high in mono- and polyunsaturates only. eat a variety -- and just the right amount -- of foods high in protein. limit intake of cholesterol. eat complex carbohydrates (such as whole-grain bread rice and pasta) and limit simple carbohydrates (such as regular soda sugar and sweets). eat small but more meals throughout the day (for example eating five to six mini-meals). reduce salt intake. exercise regularly. drink 32 to 64 ounces of water daily (unless you are fluid restricted).
what dietary changes can i make to reduce my heart disease risk?