Cardiologists Reveal the 15 Foods to Remove from Your Life


Cardiologists know more about the hearn that the average person on the street. They also tend to know what to do to take good care of the heart, including the types of food that you should eat and that you should avoid. Therefore, if you want to make sure that you have a truly healthy heart, it makes sense to follow suit. The following are 15 foods that cardiologists do not eat and suggest that you avoid, as well.

  1. Soda

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While it might seem refreshing on a hot day, soft drinks are full of chemicals and empty calories that can lead to weight gain. They have no nutritional benefit.

  1. Ice Cream

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Ice cream is another sweet treat on hot days, but it is one that you should avoid at all costs. It has a substantial number of useless calories and it is loaded with sugar. Frozen yogurt is not really any better.

  1. Bacon

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People love bacon, but bacon does not love people. It is full of unhealthy fat, it is high in cholesterol, and it can increase your risk of heart disease.

  1. Chips

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Even though there are some chips that try to tout themselves as being a “healthy” alternative, they are still problematic. They provide only empty calories and unhealthy fat.

  1. Fried Food

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If county fairs are any indication, people love fried food. However, it is filled with trans fats, which will raise your bad cholesterol levels. Skip fried.

  1. Microwave Meals

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These meals might seem quick and convenient, but they are extremely unhealthy. They are full of fat, salt, and calories that you do not need.The same is true with many frozen foods.

  1. Hot Dogs

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You may want to skip the hot dogs at the barbecue. They are filled with sodium, which can increase blood pressure and stress on the heart.

  1. Cold Cuts

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These are similar to hot dogs since they are high in sodium and fat. They also have nitrates, like hot dogs. They might seem convenient, but they are unhealthy.

  1. High Fructose Corn Syrup

fructuDespite marketing campaigns to the contrary, this is an additive that can be quite problematic. The nature of high fructose corn syrup, which is used in many products, means that people end up storing fat more easily, that is bad for the heart.

  1. Cheese

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Don’t worry. Having some cheese is okay. The problem comes from eating too much cheese, which could increase the risk of heart disease.

  1. Canned Food

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Here is another convenient food you will want to avoid. Foods that are canned are preserved, often with salt. Too much sodium, we know, is bad for the blood pressure and heart.

  1. Cookies and Other Sweet Food

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Cookies, pastries, and other sweets are full of empty calories, which can lead to obesity and problems with the heart.

  1. Energy Drinks

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Energy drinks have a lot of caffeine in them, which can cause problems with blood pressure and the rhythm of the heart.

  1. Excessive Alcohol

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A small amount of alcohol is not typically a problem. However, heavy drinkers will often gain weight, which can put pressure and strain on the heart.

  1. Red Meat

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Red meat, such as steak, should be saved for special occasions. They are full of saturated fats, salt, and cholesterol.

While removing unhealthy foods from your life is always a good idea, there are other things that you can do for your heart health, as well. Get out and get plenty of exercises, so you can keep your weight under control and your heart strong and healthy.


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