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Coronary heart disease occurs when arteries supplying blood to your heart muscle become narrowed by a build-up of fatty material. This slows down the supply of blood, and hence oxygen, to your heart. A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle stops altogether, usually because of a blood clot in the narrow part of the artery.

Eating a diet high in hydrogenated/trans fats and saturated fat, low in fibre and low in fruits and vegetables can contribute to the build-up of fatty material in the artery walls.

You can reduce your risk of developing heart disease by following the GL Diet. It has been found to be more effective than a low-calorie, low-fat diet. Evidence from around the world suggests that a low-GL diet may reduce the risk of heart disease in a number of ways.

In 1999 the World Health Organization and the Food and Agricultural Organization recommended that people in industrialized countries base their diets on low-glycaemic foods in order to prevent coronary heart disease, diabetes and obesity.

Several studies show that certain blood fats linked to heart disease are lower in people following a low-glycaemic diet. A low-GL diet is naturally high in fruits and vegetables, which are rich in antioxidants and have a protective role in heart disease.

‘Is it worth getting nutrition right – and is it easy? We at HEART UK say yes – and yes! Simply eating well really is a good investment towards staying well.’

Michael Livingstone Director, HEART UK charity