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Your dietary habits affect your risk of heart disease. Modifying your diet to control weight, blood sugar and cholesterol levels is a critical component of a healthy-heart lifestyle. We have studied diet extensively and have developed a diet you can live with the rest of your life.

Obesity is closely linked with a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle. Plus, it places an added workload on the heart that is directly proportional to body weight and percentage of body fat. The risk of developing heart disease increases as body weight increases. The heart requires more oxygen because it must pump harder to supply blood to a larger area.

Diabetes is also a major risk factor for heart disease. Those with diabetes tend to have high cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure. That is why it is important to maintain control of diabetes with proper body weight through diet, exercise, regular medical checkups and medication, if necessary.

The good news is that we offer expert nutrition counseling and an array of healthy-heart information, including Advice for Healthy Eating. If you would like a copy, just ask.