Can you give me some examples of a heart healthy diet? 
human
Here are a few key ideas to consider for a heart healthy diet:  -Enjoy plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.  These foods provide fiber, vitamins, and nutrients that are important for heart health. -Make sure to consume a range of healthy fats and oils, and limit consumption of processed and packaged foods. -Limit intake of refined carbohydrates, such as pastries, refined vegetable oils, sodas, and processed snacks, as well as red meats, dairy, and refined foods. -Regularly enjoy nuts and seeds, and to small amounts of leafy greens, beans, peas, and some fatty fish, for their heart-healthy protein and omega-3 fatty acids. -Drink plenty of water, and limit or avoid alcohol and sugary drinks, which can lead to weight gain and worsen other heart health concerns.  Additionally, maintaining a healthy weight and engaging in regular physical activity and exercise plays a key role in supporting a healthy heart.  Some through to achieving a healthy weight: filling half of your plate with non-starchy vegetables, fruit, and whole grains; choosing healthy fats and oils; eating less refined carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, and white rice 
assistant
Can you give me some concrete examples of what to eat? 
human
Here are a few trusted heart-healthy foods that you can enjoy:  -Fruits & vegetables:  eat as wide a variety as possible, including dark green leafy greens, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, berries, and citrus fruits.  Vegetables should make up the large majority of your meals - aim for at least 21⁄2 cups of vegetables daily. -Whole grains:  whole grains provide a valuable source of fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients.  Healthy options include whole wheat, whole oats, brown rice, barley, rye, quinoa, buckwheat, and millet. -Nuts & seeds:  enjoy nuts and seeds regularly for their healthy fats and proteins.  Be moderate and stick to a small handful of nuts or seeds, preferably unsalted (1 ounce/28 grams) per day. -Beans and legumes:  these plant-based protein-rich foods can be enjoyed in several forms, including baked beans, hummus, freshly cooked beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas, and black beans.  Eating a variety of these foods can provide a wealth of nutrients and help you achieve healthier weight management. -Oily fish:
assistant
Can you give me some examples of a heart healthy diet? 
human
Here are a few key ideas to consider for a heart healthy diet:  -Enjoy plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.  These foods provide fiber, vitamins, and nutrients that are important for heart health. -Make sure to consume a range of healthy fats and oils, and limit consumption of processed and packaged foods. -Limit intake of refined carbohydrates, such as pastries, refined vegetable oils, sodas, and processed snacks, as well as red meats, dairy, and refined foods. -Regularly enjoy nuts and seeds, and to small amounts of leafy greens, beans, peas, and some fatty fish, for their heart-healthy protein and omega-3 fatty acids. -Drink plenty of water, and limit or avoid alcohol and sugary drinks, which can lead to weight gain and worsen other heart health concerns.  Additionally, maintaining a healthy weight and engaging in regular physical activity and exercise plays a key role in supporting a healthy heart.  Some through to achieving a healthy weight: filling half of your plate with non-starchy vegetables, fruit, and whole grains; choosing healthy fats and oils; eating less refined carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, and white rice 
assistant
Can you give me some concrete examples of what to eat? 
human
Here are a few heart-healthy options:  -Lean meats and poultry, preferably from organic or grass fed sources -Eggs from free-range hens -Fish and shellfish that are low in mercury, including salmon, sardines, herring, anchovies, mackerel, trout, oysters, cod, and tinned tuna.  Oily fish are excellent sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. -Dairy products including yogurt, cheeses, and milk from grass-fed sources -Nuts and seeds, including almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed, and brazil nuts -Vegetables, including leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, broccoli, carrot, beet greens, fennel, spinach, cabbage, asparagus, brussels sprouts, and kale -Fruits, including blueberries, strawberries, cherries, blackberries, pineapple, pomegranate, figs, apples, oranges, bananas, plums, and watermelon
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