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Heart Disease

Diet to Help Prevent Heart Disease

The Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet.

Cholesterol in the Blood

The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.

How to Make Heart-Healthy Food Choices

Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions.

Components of Food

When trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition.