sweet potato fries from the oven or air fryer.
2. Refined grain products
Cereals, bread, pasta and pastries are filled with many different sugars and fats. You can switch it up for healthier whole-grain versions of the same products you love.
3. Saturated fats
These fats are the main type of fat that clogs arteries, but not all saturated fats are the same. Saturated fats from meat are more likely to cause cardiovascular disease than fats from dairy products.
Lean meats and low-fat dairy products can be the best versions of these products to eat. Always try to use olive oil and other healthy fats instead of butter as much as you can.
READ: Eating Less Meat Means a Healthier Heart
4. Sugary foods
Candy, soft drinks, sweetened juices and cookies are bad for a multitude of reasons. They’re bad for your arteries and teeth as well. Even certain breakfast products, like sugary cereals, can be harmful when eaten too often.
Substituting these with something that has natural sugar can help keep you healthy. For example, pineapple, mangos and oranges.
5. Eggs
Eggs are healthy foods but should be eaten in moderation. The American Heart Association recommends one egg per day as part of a healthy diet. Much more than one egg per day could be harmful to your heart’s health.
If you are someone who loves food it may be difficult to just cut these foods off completely. An effective way to approach it would be to consume these foods in moderation.