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Healthy diet to prevent Heart disease.

Eat more vegetables and fruits: Vegetables and fruits are good sources of vitamins and minerals. Vegetables and fruits are also low in calories and rich in dietary fiber. Vegetables and fruits contain substances found in plants that may help prevent cardiovascular disease. Eating more fruits and vegetables may help you eat less high-fat foods, such as meat, cheese and snack foods.

Featuring vegetables and fruits in your diet can be easy. Keep vegetables washed and cut in your refrigerator for quick snacks. Keep fruit in a bowl in your kitchen so that you'll remember to eat it. Choose recipes that have vegetables or fruits as the main ingredient, such as vegetable stir-fry or fresh fruit mixed into salads.

Fruits and vegetables to choose

Fruits and vegetables to avoid


·          Fresh or frozen vegetables and fruits

·          Low-sodium canned vegetables

·          Canned fruit packed in juice or water

·          Coconut

·          Vegetables with creamy sauces

·          Fried or breaded vegetables

·          Canned fruit packed in heavy syrup

·          Frozen fruit with sugar added

 

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