What do people really mean by healthy diet?
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"Avoid simple carbohydrates (sweets, sodas, rice, pasta, potatoes, tortillas, arepas…) and “bad” fats (butter, bacon – animal fat). Favor lean protein (grilled fish, chicken) and vegetables. Watch the salad dressings as well."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/nutrition/ or https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/healthy-heart-guide/
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