The Food You Eat Every Day May Be Putting Your Heart at Risk
Heart disease usually develops over time and can be impacted by our everyday food choices.
The choices we make can add up:
Quick meals after long days, highly processed snacks while on-the-go, and traditional dishes that are made with extremely processed ingredients.
Over time, patterns of eating foods that are high in sodium, added sugars, and saturated fats are associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.
The good news is that small, consistent changes can support better long-term health outcomes.
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