“What foods to avoid after heart stents?”

A heart healthy diet includes a diet rich in Omega 3 fatty acids (as in cold water fish cod, salmon, etc.) low in saturated fats, low in cholesterol, and restricted in calories if not at an ideal body weight. A Mediterranean diet is also rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts. Omitting trans fatty acids, butter , margarine or shortening in cooking and substituting olive oil, sesame seed oil, safflower oil, grape seed oil, or avocado oil.