10 Worst Foods for Your Heart You Should Avoid

A.C.
FOOD

Biscuits

Processed foods are far from the cornerstone of a healthy diet, but buttery biscuits are one of the prime culprits of heart disease. They pack in a triple threat to your ticker: saturated fats, sodium, and barely any fiber.

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