Use these seven days to prove to yourself that heart-smart eating isn’t daunting or boring. Even small changes you make will add up: Research has shown, for example, that just half a cup of pinto beans a day can slash bas LDL cholesterol 8 percent or more in eight weeks. That’s good for everyone- every 1 percent drop in your LDL can lower heart disease risk by up to 3 percent.
Here are the steps, first transform your breakfast. The trick is to opt for healthy versions of morning meals you already like and that go from poultry to plate in a flash. Second, go for an oil change, put away butter, and start cooking with olive or canola oil, both of which are not rich in monounsaturated fats. Third, nibble a few nuts. Munching on walnuts, almonds, pistachios, or peanuts several times a week can make you35 percent less prone to heart trouble. Lastly, add a fruit or vegetable to each meal.