These 6 specific foods could lower your risk of heart disease

A recent study found 6 specific foods could lower your risk of heart disease. Previous research has often focused on the link between diet and heart health in Western cultures. A new study examined diet and heart health from people in low, middle and high-income countries. It concluded that people that ate certain foods had a reduction of cardiovascular events.

The foods include:

• Fruit
• Vegetables
• Nuts
• Dairy
• Legumes
• Fish

Dr. Majid Basit, cardiologist with Memorial Hermann, joined KPRC 2+ at 7 to share more about what the study found and why those foods are heart-healthy. You can watch the segment in the video player above, and see other ways you can stay heart-healthy.