Each February, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute celebrates #AmericanHeartMonth by motivating Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease—the leading cause of death in the US. 🤯 Cultivating a cardio-nurturing lifestyle can reduce our risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke, as well as dangerous associated risk factors, including high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and obesity. ♥ Swipe for 4 heart-healthy foods (which would you add to the list?), plus scroll for 3 strategies for heart-healthy eating. ♥ 1. EMPHASIZE PLANT FOODS Numerous studies confirm that a whole foods #plantbased diet, starring fruits, veggies, beans, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds, is optimal for cardiovascular health. Ease into this and gradually increase the proportion of fresh whole plant foods you consume each day. 2. REVAMP YOUR REGIMEN One way to do this is to simply choose to dine at home. Prepare ahead by allocating weekend time to shop ...