7 best diets for your heart

Heart disease remains the leading killer of American men and women, but there are plenty of ways to reduce your risks. Avoiding tobacco, getting active and maintaining an optimal weight make the list of heart-healthy habits. Your diet can help reduce your risks of heart disease, too.

According to the 2018 diet rankings released by the U.S. News and World Report, a number of diets—DASH, MIND and Mediterranean to name a few—can help protect your heart. Many of the diets share the same key ingredients, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats, but they're certainly not all the same.

To get the details on the best diets for your heart, we spoke with Sam Aznaurov, MD, a cardiologist with Presbyterian/St Luke's Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. Here's what he had to say.