HHS, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Health Information Center
Heart Health
University of Missouri Extension
Phytonutrients are found in fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and teas. They may protect against some cancers, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and other chronic health conditions.
American Heart Association.
Fact sheet with discussion of dietary fats
American Heart Association
Eating an increased amount of foods rich in vitamin K can make warfarin less effective and potentially increasing the risk of blood clots. Patients who take warfarin should aim to eat a relatively similar amount of vitamin K each week. The highest amount of vitamin K is found in green and leafy vegetables such as broccoli, lettuce, and spinach. It is not necessary to avoid these foods; however, it is important to try to keep the amount of vitamin K you eat consistent.Also available in Spanish
NIH, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
A current summary of dietary treatment for elevated blood cholesterol
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines
Practice guidelines provide recommendations applicable to patients with or at risk of developing CVD. The focus is on medical practice in the United States, but guidelines developed in collaboration with other organizations can have a global impact.
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dietetic practice group.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. MayoClinic.com.