Heart Healthy Eating

Current research shows that more than 1 in 3 adults live with heart disease. In addition to being the first and fifth leading causes of death, heart disease and stroke result in serious illness, decreased quality of life, and have a dramatic impact on health care costs. Strategies to improve heart health include modifying lifestyle habits (smoking cessation, increasing physical activity) as well as improving diet. Jackie Bender met up with FEED founder and registered dietitian Lara Field to discuss the key foods to improve your heart health. Click the link to learn more in this segment from WGN’s Living Healthy TV!