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Adhering to the 2006 AHA Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations substantially reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).
To significantly lower your risk of heart disease, focus on a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fish (at least twice a week). Limit saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium. Maintain a healthy weight by balancing calorie intake with regular physical activity (at least 30 minutes most days). Avoid tobacco and limit alcohol to 1 drink per day for women and 2 for men. These lifestyle changes are the most effective way to prevent cardiovascular disease.
By adhering to these diet and lifestyle recommendations, the risk of developing cardiovascular disease can be substantially reduced, which remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States.
Why this rating
Based on a comprehensive scientific statement from the American Heart Association synthesizing multiple longitudinal and clinical trials.
Source
Summary of American Heart Association Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations Revision 2006
Alice H. Lichtenstein et al. · Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology · 2006
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