Best foods for heart health at any age

Fatty fish, olive oil, nuts, beans, leafy greens, berries and whole grains consistently show up in heart-healthy eating patterns like the Mediterranean and DASH diets.

What to limit

Sodium, added sugar, processed meat and trans fats raise blood pressure and cholesterol. Small swaps — herbs for salt, fruit for dessert — add up.

If you take a statin, blood thinner or blood-pressure medication, some foods interact (grapefruit, leafy greens with warfarin). Ask us what applies to you.