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The best (and worst) drinks for heart health

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Jan, 2026
LearnCardiologyHeart diseaseThe best (and worst) drinks for heart health
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Drink: Water
Drink: Tea
Drink: Coffee
Drink: Beetroot juice
Don’t drink: Soda
Don’t drink: Energy drinks
Don’t drink (too much): Alcohol

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You hear a lot about what you should eat to keep your heart healthy: load up on fruits and veggies, get plenty of fiber and stay away from saturated and trans fats. But what should you drink—or not drink? Cardiologist Howard Weinberg, DO, with Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden, New Jersey, weighs in on the best and worst drinks for your heart.  

Written byPatrick Sullivan.
Medically reviewed byMark Arredondo, MD.October, 2023

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