Heart-friendly eating is less about perfection and more about patterns: more plants, fibre, and unsaturated fats; less ultra-processed sodium bombs.
Read labels for serving size first. Sodium and added sugar add up quickly across 'small' portions.
Omega-3s from fish are well supported; supplement quality varies. Ask before combining with blood thinners.
Fibre helps cholesterol and fullness. Oats, beans, fruits, and vegetables are affordable workhorses.
If you take cholesterol or blood pressure medication, food still matters — medicine and lifestyle are partners, not rivals.
We stock heart-health vitamins and can flag interactions with your prescriptions.
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