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To make this diet your own, choose plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, limit red meats, eat lots of fish (without rich, high-cal sauces or dips), substitute olive oil in your daily cooking, snack on some nuts, and eliminate trans fats and hydrogenated oils.

This heart-healthy eating plan has all the core components to help you achieve lifestyle balance. Exercise and physical activity are also a large part of benefiting from this diet.