VEGETABLES,
BEANS AND WHOLE
GRAINS. Fruits and vegetables
are loaded with fiber and
nutrients called antioxidants
that help fight heart disease.
You need about two to three
fruit servings daily and three
to four vegetable servings.
This is easier than you think.
One large banana counts as
two servings. Some foods
such as oatmeal and oats,
bran, barley and peanuts contain
soluble fiber which help
lower cholesterol and protect
your heart. They also help
keep you full. Adding these
foods to you diet can help you
keep your portion sizes under
control, which can help you
maintain a healthy body
weight.