3 Foods That Aren’t Great For Your Heart

Foods that aren't good for your health
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The food you eat impacts your health a lot, and some foods specifically impact your heart health. There are some nutrients that are necessary for good heart health, such as omega-3, potassium, magnesium, and fiber, but there are also foods that you should avoid at all costs if you want to keep your heart healthy for a long time. Here are some of them.

Deli Meats

Processed deli meats have a lot of sodium nitrate that acts as the preservative, and this is also true for the low-fat versions, which means they aren’t significantly better for you. Because of this, deli meats can increase inflammation in your body and narrow the arteries.

Hot Dogs

Similarly, you should avoid hot dogs as much as you can. Hot dogs, sausages, and similar foods are typically high in saturated fats and salt. Too much salt in your diet can increase blood pressure and ultimately harm the heart.

Sugary Cereals

It’s important to be very careful when choosing breakfast cereal. There are many healthy kinds of cereal out there, but there are also countless sugary boxed cereals that aren’t great for your heart health. Many of them either contain too much-saturated fat or too much sugar (or both), so if you enjoy that type of food for breakfast opt for oatmeal and other natural products.