Men's heart health guide

Men's heart health guide

Every seven minutes in Canada, someone dies from heart disease or stroke—but with a few simple lifestyle changes, you can lower your risk. Here are six tips for better heart health

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5. Eat more heart-healthy foods

You can cut your risk of heart disease simply by adding more heart-healthy foods to your daily diet. According to findings from the Nurses Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, men who eat at least eight servings of fruits and vegetables daily have a 30 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease. And if you're not getting enough heart-healthy omega-3s from food sources like nuts and fatty fish, consider taking a supplement. Your heart will thank you!