7 Tips for a Heart-Friendly Diet: Fat, Fiber, Salt, Sugar, and More
7 Tips for a Heart-Friendly Diet: Fat, Fiber, Salt, Sugar, and More
As long as you don’t overdo it, drinking may slightly raise your "good" cholesterol and make blood clots less likely, says Misha Biden, a registered dietitian at Scripps Clinic Center for Weight Management.
Keep it “moderate,” which means up to two drinks a day for men and just one for women.
If you drink more than that, it can boost your blood pressure, a type of blood fat called triglycerides, and your chances of obesity and stroke. It also raises the risk of some cancers.
So if you don’t drink alcohol now, don't start.
7 Tips for a Heart-Friendly Diet
7. Limit Alcohol
As long as you don’t overdo it, drinking may slightly raise your "good" cholesterol and make blood clots less likely, says Misha Biden, a registered dietitian at Scripps Clinic Center for Weight Management.
Keep it “moderate,” which means up to two drinks a day for men and just one for women.
If you drink more than that, it can boost your blood pressure, a type of blood fat called triglycerides, and your chances of obesity and stroke. It also raises the risk of some cancers.
So if you don’t drink alcohol now, don't start.
