41 Foods That Are Bad for Your Heart
The same goes for green juices, Fisher says. If you do decide to own one, be mindful of portion size. Most bottles and restaurant cups are made for one but most likely contain two or more servings. “Thus doubling or tripling the calories and sugar grams you may be drinking in one sitting,” she says
17 Canned soup
While sodium ranges vary, most broths contain at least 500 milligrams per cup. Mix in other salty ingredients, and you’ll score over one-third of your daily sodium limit in one serving.
“Canned soups are extremely high in sodium, which can increase blood pressure for everyone and exacerbate the condition of individuals with heart failure,” Rivera says.
18 Canned vegetables
Veggies can fall under the same trap.
“This does not apply to all canned vegetables; some may be a great addition to your weekly meals! However, some canned vegetable products are packaged with excess added sodium, which can take a vegetable with no salt and make it more than a processed snack item,” says Jenna A. Werner, R.D., creator of Happy Slim Healthy. “I always advise my clients: Read those labels.”
