US releases new heart diet rules: Start food discipline early, cut sugar and don’t start on alcohol at all

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The American Heart Association published new heart-health dietary guidelines in the journal Circulation, superseding 2021 rules. Key recommendations include avoiding alcohol entirely, reducing sugar and salt intake, eliminating saturated fats, and starting healthy eating habits early, even during pregnancy. Guidelines emphasize consistent heart-friendly choices across all settings and promote vegetables, fruits, whole grains, plant proteins, and legumes while reducing processed foods.

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