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<br />Studies have shown that diets high in fruits and vegetables can reduce <a class="taxInlineTagLink" id="HEPHC0000023" title="High Blood Pressure" href="/topic/health/physical-conditions/high-blood-pressure-HEPHC0000023.topic">high blood pressure</a> and other risk factors for <a class="taxInlineTagLink" id="HEDAI0000026" title="Heart Disease" href="/topic/health/diseases-illnesses/heart-disease-HEDAI0000026.topic">heart disease</a>. It’s not clear whether the foods themselves make that happen or whether people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables also eat fewer unhealthful foods.<br> <br> The sodium goal is lower than in previous guidelines, but new data support the 1,500 mg daily limit.<br> <br> <b>More:</b><br /> <a href="http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-carbs-20101220,0,5464425.story">Scientists now saying carbs, not fat, are to blame for America's ills</a><br /> <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyCooking/Smart-Substitutions_UCM_302052_Article.jsp">Smart cooking substitutions (AHA)</a><br /> <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/DiningOut/Eating-Fast-Food_UCM_301473_Article.jsp">What to look for when eating fast food (AHA)</a><br /> <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/Recipes/Recipes_UCM_001184_SubHomePage.jsp">Recipes: Heart-healthy cooking (AHA)</a><br />
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( Damon Winter / Los Angeles Times )


Studies have shown that diets high in fruits and vegetables can reduce high blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease. It’s not clear whether the foods themselves make that happen or whether people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables also eat fewer unhealthful foods.

The sodium goal is lower than in previous guidelines, but new data support the 1,500 mg daily limit.

More:
Scientists now saying carbs, not fat, are to blame for America's ills
Smart cooking substitutions (AHA)
What to look for when eating fast food (AHA)
Recipes: Heart-healthy cooking (AHA)

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