New heart guidelines for preventing heart disease and stroke in women were announced recently by the American Heart Association. These guidelines provide clinical recommendations to assist healthcare providers and the public to avoid an initial or recurrent cardiovascular event. Cardiovascular Diseases can be prevented by informing the public about potentially lifesaving preventive measures and taking action to lower their risk.

Click here to see a summary of the Nutrition Recommendations suggested by the American Heart Association

Click here for a complete text of the new heart guidelines for women in pdf format

Source: American Heart Association