How to eat foods that are good for heart health? 10 heart-healthy foods for seniors
Heart health isn't achieved through any one "miracle food," but rather through a consistent, long-term diet consisting of three meals a day. For older adults, the core of a heart-healthy diet isn't complicated: low salt, low saturated fat, high dietary fiber, high unsaturated fatty acids, and controlled total calorie intake. However, when it comes to actually eating, many seniors ask: What should I eat? How should I combine foods? What should I buy? Below, we'll discuss dietary principles, introduce 10 heart-healthy foods, and provide purchasing and combination suggestions to help seniors incorporate heart health into their daily diet.
