These Everyday Habits Could Lead To Heart Disease

Watch Out For Added Sugars

Although most people know not to over-consume sugar, many don’t look for added sugars. Even if you have a healthy weight, sugar can still increase your risk of heart disease, says JAMA Internal Medicine. People whose diets consist of 25% sugar are twice as likely to die than those who eat 10% sugar.

Many of these sugars are added to preserve foods. “The effects of added sugar intake — higher blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, diabetes, and fatty liver disease — are all linked to an increased risk for heart attack and stroke,” says Harvard doctor Frank Hu.