Mayo Clinic Suggest These 8 steps to a Heart Healthy Diet to Avoid Heart Disease

1. Control portion sizes:  how much you eat is more important than what you eat.  Use a small plate  and share meals if you eat out.
2. Eat more vegetables and fruits
3. Select whole grains
4. Avoid trans fat and limit sat fats to 11-13 grams
5. Choose low fat protein sources
6. Reduce the sodium in your food
7. Plan ahead, create daily menus
8. Allow an occasional treat

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