Nearly half of U.S. adults live with cardiovascular disease. Doctors offer tips on what they should and shouldn't put on their plate at Thanksgiving dinner.
This week, many American families will sit down to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal together — but those who live with a heart condition may need to put some extra thought into what goes on the plate. Nearly half of U.S. adults live with some type of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association — and diet has a major impact on the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Trans fats and saturated fats can raise LDL cholesterol, Setareh said. To prevent that, he recommends avoiding buttery mashed potatoes, heavy cream-based casseroles, gravy and store-bought baked goods. When it comes to meats, Nimoityn suggests avoidingfo the fattier choices. 'Thanksgiving is a holiday that often results in overindulgence of food and alcohol, which can pose a risk to individuals with known or unknown heart disease.
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