# @vitacost on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DGibAN7AeZi
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- **Posted:** 2025-02-26T13:33:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Vitacost.com (@vitacost) — https://gondola.cc/vitacost

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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 and prep staples and entrees to enjoy during the week. 

3. SCALE BACK ON SUGAR
Along with promoting weight gain, refined sugar elevates risk of heart disease, diabetes, liver disease and other health issues. High-sugar diets have, in fact, been found to cause a three-fold increased risk of death due to cardiovascular disease. Rather than depriving yourself, allow healthier goodies to gradually crowd out sugary/refined items. Along with enjoying more juicy fresh fruit to curb cravings and choosing alternative sweeteners like pure maple syrup and date sugar, you can easily make your own sweet treats with nutritious ingredients (tons of recipes at vitacost.com/blog).

Curious about supplements? Tap the link in our bio to learn about the
5 Popular Heart Health Supplements You Need to Know. 💊  vitacost.com/blog/heart-health-supplements/ #linkinprofile

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