What can you eat on a Healthy Heart Diet?
Fruit, veg, wholegrain foods such as brown bread and pasta, fish, nuts, seeds and pulses.
Typical day's diet
Breakfast:
Shredded wheat, semi-skimmed milk, wholemeal bread with olive oil spread
Lunch:
Jacket potato with baked beans, salad, low-fat yoghurt
Dinner:
Chicken stir fry with mixed veg and noodles
Top tip
Remember, too much alcohol can damage the heart muscle, lead to high blood pressure and lead to weight gain. But moderate drinking (1-2 units of alcohol a day) can help protect your heart if you're a man over 40 or a woman who's been through the menopause.
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Find out more
Visit the British Heart Foundation's website www.bhf.org.uk or www.heartresearch.org.uk for more information.
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margaret welsh, over 2 years
i found this article very helpfull, i have been looking for something like this eversince i had my heart surgery thank you very much Margaret Welsh.
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