7.High-Salt Foods
If you’re 51 or over or in a high-risk group, the American Heart Association recommends you watch how much sodium you get. If you’re over 51, the recommended limit is 2,300 mg per day. And if you’re in a high-risk group, make sure you get no more than 1,500 mg of sodium each day. Too much sodium can raise your blood pressure and put you at higher risk for a heart attack and stroke. The main culprits? Processed foods, such as frozen foods, snack foods, salad dressings, and lunch meats. Read labels carefully and look for «sodium-free,» low-salt, or no-salt alternatives.
8.Cruciferous Vegetables
Do you avoid cruciferous vegetables because of problems with gas? Cruciferous vegetables — broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale, for example — are high in vitamin C, beta-carotene, fiber, calcium, iron, and folate. Many are also high in vitamin A and vitamin K as well as low in calories. Some studies have shown they may also reduce your cancer risk. Don’t avoid these vegetables. Just add them to meals gradually, in smaller servings. Drinking plenty of fluids may help too.
