For those who simply cannot do without their favorite foods, here’s a list of the things that many of us love, but our hearts wish we would avoid.
Fast Food – Most of it has poor nutritional value, including plenty of fat, calories and processing.
Candy – Go with a small quantity of dark chocolate if you must have some candy, but the sugar just isn’t a good thing for your heart.
Ice Cream – Cardiologists warn that even small amounts of ice cream provide too much fat and sugar – it’s that simple.
Pastries – Few things taste better than cookies, pies and cakes but in high doses, the sugar, fat and gluten can lead to obesity.
Pizza – Pizza nights are tough to beat, especially in cities like Chicago and New York. But unless you make your own, using healthier ingredients, you’re consuming too much fat and salt.
Soft Drinks – These are simply full of sugar and while they may be refreshing on ice, soft drinks are lacking in nutritional value.
Processed Meats – Ham, bacon, hot dogs and other deli meats usually contain lots of salt, fat and even nitrates. Too much salt can boost blood pressure, another risk factor.
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