Foods that are bad for your heart

A small amount of added sugar is not harmful, but a can of soda contains more sugar than experts recommend for an entire day.

Carbonated drinks

Cookies, cakes, and muffins should be occasional treats as they usually contain added sugar leading to weight gain.

Baked goods

Hot dogs, sausages, salami, and deli meats are the worst types of meat for your heart. They are high in salt

Processed meat

White rice, bread, pasta, and snacks made from refined flour lack healthy fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

White rice, bread, and pasta

Moderate alcohol consumption won't harm your heart unless you have high blood pressure or high triglyceride levels

Alcohol

Yogurt can be a great source of nutrition, protecting against high blood pressure with regular consumption.

Flavored, fatty yogurt

Deep-fried restaurant and fast-food french fries are high in fat and salt, which is detrimental to your heart.

French fries

Fried chicken adds calories, fat, and sodium to a healthy food. Research has linked fried food to type 2 diabetes

Fried chicken

Ice cream is rich in sugar, calories, and saturated fats, so reserve it for special treats. Consumption of high-fat and high-sugar products

Ice cream

Potato chips are one of the major contributors to weight gain. They are not only high in saturated fats but are also coated in salt

Chips

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