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8 Ways to Prevent Coronary Artery Disease Through Diet JoAnn Guest May 09, 2006 14:18 PDThttp://www.drweil.com/u/Page/General279/The best way to prevent heart disease is by modifying lifestyle.Your diet is one area that is under your control and slightalterations can make a big impact on heart health. Beginincorporating the following healthy habits into your diet:Limit the amount of saturated fat in your diet, and avoidpolyunsaturated vegetable oils, margarine, vegetable shortening, allpartially hydrogenated oils, and all foods that might containtrans-fatty acids (such as deep-fried foods). These can clogarteriesand raise bad cholesterol levels.Avoid fast foods and highly processed foods, which can be high incalories and lead to weight gain - a contributing factor in hearthealth.Eat more

fruits and vegetables - they provide antioxidants and fiberfor overall health benefits.Eat garlic. It can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol andthin the blood.Increase omega-3 fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)from fish and fortified eggs. If you don't eat fish, I wouldrecommend taking a fish oil supplement. The omega-3 fatty acids theycontain havebeen shown to be an effective preventive strategy against heartdisease, and they can lower triglycerides, increase HDL (good)cholesterol, helpminimize inflammation and blood clotting, and keep blood vesselshealthy.Substitute green tea for coffee. An antioxidant-rich brew, green teahaspolyphenols which have heart-protective effects. Dark chocolate isanother good source of polyphenols.Eat whole grains, nuts, and seeds for their fiber and otherprotectivefactors. At the same time, decrease the amount of white bread,

pastaand other refined carbohydrates in your diet.Monitor your sodium intake - always taste foods before salting, andtry not to salt at all. Avoid adding salt when cooking, too.JoAnn Guestmrsjo-www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/Diets

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