Diet for cardiovascular disease

Cardiac diet is an unofficial term for a heart-healthy diet. It's an eating plan that emphasizes foods that promote heart health, such as vegetables and fruits, whole grains, lean poultry, and oily fish like salmon and tuna which are high in omega-3 fatty acids. The best diet for preventing heart disease is one that is full of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, fish, poultry, and vegetable oils; includes alcohol in moderation, if at all; and goes easy on red and processed meats, refined carbohydrates, foods, and beverages with added sugar, sodium, and foods with trans.

Over time, high amounts of salt, sugar, saturated fat, and refined carbs raise your risk for a heart attack or stroke. If you're worried about your heart, you'll want to keep these out of regular rotation. But rather than fixate on any one bad food, it's wise to focus on your overall diet.