Eat Well
Heart-Healthy Eating
Food that loves your heart back
This is general education, not medical advice. Everyone is different, so always talk with your own doctor before making changes to your health, activity, or medications.
What you eat is one of the strongest tools you have for a healthy heart. A pattern rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats, with less salt and processed food, is recommended by heart experts and is genuinely satisfying.
What you can do
- Add more vegetables, fruit, and whole grains to your plate
- Choose fish, beans, and lean poultry over red and processed meats
- Cook with olive oil and season with herbs instead of heavy salt
- Read labels and watch for added sugar and sodium
Watch and learn
Mayo Clinic Minute: Navigating nutrition for heart health
Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic Minute: The four A's of food for heart health
Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic Minute: Ideas for a heart healthy diet
Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic Minute: Mediterranean Diet Fast Facts
Mayo ClinicQuestions to ask your doctor
- What should my blood pressure and cholesterol targets be?
- How much salt is right for me?
- Would seeing a dietitian help my heart health?
When to call your doctor
- Chest pressure, jaw or arm pain, or sudden shortness of breath
- Swelling in the legs or sudden unexplained weight gain
