The American Heart Association released a report Thursday that ranked the top 10 diets according to their guidelines for heart-healthy eating. Researchers found that some of the most popular diets – like keto and Paleo -- ranked lower for heart health.
Nutritionist Maya Feller spoke to “Good Morning America” about the results of the study and what heart-healthy habits to keep in mind.Feller said that researchers used the American Heart Association criteria for heart-healthy eating patterns as the basis of the rating system, which includes nutrition requirements based on limited fat, saturated fats, cholesterol, trans fat or sodium.
The very low carbohydrate diets and high-fat diets, like the ketogenic and Paleolithic diets, scored the lowest on the AHA scale. The report also took other factors into consideration like diet flexibility, cultural relevance, personal preference and affordability. "What we see when we're looking at the top rated diets is there's tons and tons of seafood. There's legumes, there's really nice carbohydrates, ones that have fiber," Feller noted."Across the board, we see these patterns of eating that are really rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, as the way to think about bolstering your cardiovascular health."
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