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The South Beach Heart Programme
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The dietary principles used in the South Beach Heart Programme are the same as for The South Beach diet weight-loss programme. However, certain foods are emphasised for their specific health effects:
For reducing risks associated with LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
- Nuts and seeds, apples, oat bran, tea, grapefruit, olive oil, rape seed oil, pulses such as kidney beans, soybeans, lentils
For raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol
- Red wine and other alcoholic drinks, in moderation
For lowering triglycerides
- Cold-water, fatty fish such as salmon, Spanish mackerel, light tuna, and sardines; nuts; whole grains
For lowering blood pressure
- Low-fat dairy products, dark chocolate, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, pulses; red wine in moderation
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