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How to Diet for Your Heart

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If you want to keep your heart healthy then simply follow these steps to diet for your heart.

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  1. Step 1

    Exercise at least 30 minutes a day for at least 5 days a week. Walking and jogging are both great exercises to do during these times for your heart.

  2. Step 2

    Dont eat more calories than what you need on a daily bases.

  3. Step 3

    Trade up sweets, crackers and snacks for fruits, vegetables and yogurts.

  4. Step 4

    Eat 6 or more servings of fruit and vegetables a day.

  5. Step 5

    Cut down on sodium. Check all food labels before you buy them. Keep sodium below 2400 mg a day.

  6. Step 6

    Avoid all foods that are high in trans fat. Once again check the labels.

  7. Step 7

    Use whole wheat bread instead of white bread.

  8. Step 8

    Avoid alcohol. If your the type who just cant seem to avoid it then try to at least cut it down to 1 drink a day.

  9. Step 9

    Trade up fat calorie with whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

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