What do you really need from food? With a constant stream of new fad diets, online weight loss ads, and supposed “miracle” foods, it’s hard to know where to start when it comes to heart health and nutrition. Do the terms saturated fat, sodium and added sugar sound familiar? These dietary elements, found mainly in fried or processed foods, fatty meat or dairy, prepackaged snacks and sugary drinks, can harm heart health. Though no food should be 100% off-limits, save the items above for special occasions and help control your risk by moving towards a heart-healthy diet of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean protein and healthy fats. See below for three steps to get you started in the right direction! ✔ Increase Fiber: Fiber is a structural component of food that is not broken down by the body during digestion. Since it is not absorbed, it can bind “bad” (LDL) cholesterol and remove it from the body. Fiber may also help control blood pressure and reduce inflammation. ✔ Lim...