The basics of a heart-healthy diet are pretty well established: Follow the DASH or Mediterranean-style eating plans that focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins:Simple, right? Well, not exactly. The more you pay attention to how the foods you eat and the liquids you drink affect your heart health, the more questions emerge.What follows are four common questions that relate to heart health and some of the various factors that can impact it negatively or posivitely. Issues like weight management, sodium, sugar and diabetes, nutritional balance and alcohol will be covered.
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