Heart Disease
Heart-healthy meals backed by landmark cardiovascular research
Overview
Diet is one of the most powerful interventions for preventing and managing heart disease. The landmark PREDIMED trial demonstrated that a Mediterranean-style diet reduces major cardiovascular events by approximately 30%. Our meals follow AHA dietary guidelines, carefully controlling sodium, saturated fat, and emphasizing whole grains, lean proteins, and heart-healthy fats.
Why Diet Matters
High sodium intake contributes to 9.5% of all cardiometabolic deaths in the U.S. (approximately 66,508 deaths annually). Most Americans consume about 3,400 mg of sodium per day — more than double the AHA ideal of 1,500 mg. Controlling sodium, saturated fat, and increasing fiber and healthy fats are critical for cardiovascular health.
How Medically Tailored Meals Help
The Research
Clinical statistics from peer-reviewed studies and professional medical guidelines.
Reduction in major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, CV death) with Mediterranean diet
Source: PREDIMED Trial, NEJM 2018
30-day hospital readmission rate for heart failure patients on MTMs (vs. national average of ~25%)
Source: Penn Nursing / MANNA Study
Annual U.S. deaths attributable to high sodium diets
Source: American Heart Association
Clinical Guidelines & References
AHA 2021 Dietary Guidance
Recommends Mediterranean and DASH diets. Emphasizes whole grains, fruits/vegetables, healthy proteins, and limiting sodium to <1,500 mg/day.
PREDIMED Trial (NEJM)
Landmark randomized controlled trial of 7,447 patients showing ~30% reduction in major cardiovascular events. Stroke risk specifically reduced by 39%.
Related Meal Plans
Our meal plans designed to support heart disease management.
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