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Although American women are living healthier and longer lives, too many women across the country still suffer and die of serious illnesses. The number-one killer of American women—in fact, more women die of this disease each year than do men—is heart disease.

Healthy food habits can help to reduce three risk factors for heart attack and stroke-high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and excess body weight,” Horton says. 

Here are some healthy dietary suggestions:

Eat a balanced diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, cereal and grain products, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, beans, nuts, fish, poultry, and lean meats. 

Eat foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Eat with other people-you’ll eat less than if you eat alone.