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Healthy eating

Did you know that up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through your life habits, such as eating a healthy diet and being physically active?

Bowl of chicken and vegetables.

Proteins

Protein is vital to your brain and heart, and it helps build muscle.  Eat protein every day.

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Processed foods

Eating fewer highly processed, also known as ultra-processed foods is one of the best things you can do to achieve a healthier diet. This is because nutrients are often removed from processed foods while salt and sugar are added in.

Sugar

Sugar provides energy (calories) but has no nutritional value on its own.... Read more

Salt

Most of us consume two - three times the recommended amount, often without even realizing it.... Read more

Fats

You need a small amount of fat in your diet for healthy functioning. The type of fat you eat is as important as the total amount of fat consumed.... Read more

The DASH diet

The DASH diet, which is rich in vegetables, fruit and low-fat dairy foods has a proven impact on blood pressure, lowering levels within two weeks.


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