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Encouraging patients to eat a better diet to reduce heart disease
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Encouraging patients to eat a better diet to reduce heart disease
Wednesday 28 September 2022, 12:20 AM

Hummus and olive oil contain heart-healthy fats and are good alternatives to butter [Image: Monika Grabkowska on Unsplash]
Dietitian Sarah Munn says starting now with small dietary changes can add up to make a big difference to your patient’s heart health
What does a heart-healthy eating pattern look like?, High in vegetables and fruit.
Contains whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds and other sources of healthy fats, such as oily fish.
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References
1. University of Otago and Ministry of Health. A Focus on Nutrition: Key findings of the 2008/09 New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey. Wellington, NZ: Ministry of Health; 2011.
2. Heart Foundation. heartfoundation.org.nz