10 of the Worst “Healthy” Snacks that will damage Your Heart

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

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#2 – Turkey Jerky

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The currently beloved Turkey jerky is marketed as the perfect high-protein snack. It is especially favorable for people who follow a Paleo diet. Turkey jerky does contain high levels of protein, which has been proven to help reduce our chances of developing heart problems.

However, the issue here lies in the fact that this delicious snack often contains high levels of nitrates and preservatives; these two add a lot of sodium. If you want to have turkey jerky, you can opt for a version with lower sodium and no added artificial ingredients.

#1 – Cottage Cheese

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Cottage cheese and fruit has long been thought of as a nutritious recipe. But what you probably don’t know is that cottage cheese contains a day’s worth of sodium in only one serving.

One cup of cottage cheese has about 1,000 mg of sodium, which is almost 70 percent of your daily intake of sodium. On the other hand, cottage cheese is rich in calcium, protein, and other minerals.

It’s best to opt for a no-salt-added cottage cheese and serve it with a couple of fresh fruits for a heart-friendly alternative. You can also take Greek yogurt instead, it is full of protein and most kinds of Greek yogurt are low in sodium.

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