Low-Glycemic Foods Help the Heart

Clinic has a healthy weight pyramid that can help people lose weight and provide benefits to the heart, a doctor said. "It's a common sense diet," he said.

The Mayo pyramid includes:
-Unlimited fruits and vegetables, at least three fruits and four vegetables daily.
-Four to eight daily servings of carbohydrates.
-Three to seven daily servings of protein/dairy.
-Three to five daily servings of fats.
-Up to 75 calories of sweets daily.

Besides the Mediterranean diet, the following are important to help maintain a healthy heart:
-Limit carbohydrates.
-Exercise.
-Control risk factors such blood pressure and cholesterol.
-Limited use of nuts.

Eat nuts for heart health, but in moderation