Is your diet HEART FRIENDLY?

Take our quiz to find out if you're eating the right foods to keep your body ticking

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With around 7.6 million people in the UK living with a form of cardiovascular disease*, it has never been more important to enjoy a heart-healthy diet. In fact, according to the British Heart Foundation, a diet filled with fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, lean meat and fish is key to reducing your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. So is your diet helping or harming your heart?

TAKE THE TEST

Answer each question and tot up your scores (overleaf), then read on to discover how you can make your diet more heart-friendly

1 Which oils do you usually cook with?
A Butter
B Coconut oil
C Olive oil
D Rapeseed oil

2 What's your go-to snack?
A Crisps
B Chocolate
C Nuts
D Dried fruit

3 Which of these fruits do you eat regularly?
A Berries
B Melon
C Apple
D Dates

4 How do you manage your portion sizes?
A Eating until your plate's empty
B With a small plate or bowl
C You weigh everything out
D You eat until you're full

5 Which proteins do you usually eat?
A Chicken
B Salmon
C Beef
D Legumes

6 What do you typically have for breakfast?
A Porridge
B Cereal
C Fruit smoothie
D Wholemeal toast

7 Which condiments do you add to meals?
A Salt and pepper
B Ketchup
C Sriracha
D Herbs

8 Which fibrous food do you eat most?
A Wholegrain bread
B Avocado
C Sweet potato
D White potato

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