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Heart-Healthy Diet: Embrace Plants, Limit Sugars

10/24/2025

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Dietitian Melanie Jatsek of Heinen’s Grocery Stores says a heart-healthy diet supports heart, brain, liver, and digestive functions.
She advises focusing on plant-based foods while limiting added sugars and prioritizing fiber and healthy fats.
For sweet cravings, she recommends natural options such as walnut or almond butters, figs, and dates.
In cereals, she notes added sugars can raise cholesterol and recommends at least three grams of fiber per serving.

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Dietitian Melanie Jatsek of Heinen’s Grocery Stores says a heart-healthy diet supports heart, brain, liver, and digestive functions.
She advises focusing on plant-based foods while limiting added sugars and prioritizing fiber and healthy fats.
For sweet cravings, she recommends natural options such as walnut or almond butters, figs, and dates.
In cereals, she notes added sugars can raise cholesterol and recommends at least three grams of fiber per serving.