6 foods for better heart health
A heart-healthy dish for every meal.
Jan, 2026
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The American Heart Association says, “A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons to fight cardiovascular disease.” That means fiber, whole grains, vegetables and fish are in, and saturated and trans fats, sugar and white grains are out. Some of longest-lived people in the world—who live in places known as Blue Zones—eat plant-based diets, supplemented with regular fish, and avoid dairy and sugar.
Check out these heart-healthy Blue Zones recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
Written byPatrick Sullivan.
Medically reviewed byAnn Wendling, MD, MPH.