Mediterranean diet for heart health

My grandfather had a heart attack last year. He has switched to low-fat dairy and cut out red meats. What other dietary changes does he need to make to stay healthy?

Eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables is crucial, in fact, the so-called Mediterranean diet is often recommended to help reduce the risk of another heart attack.

Along with fruit and veg, adding in wholegrains, nuts, and seeds; oily fish; using vegetable- and plant-based oils over dairy are all components of the Mediterranean diet. Oily fish are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help to prevent heart disease — herrings, sardines, mackerel, salmon, tuna, and trout are all good sources. The recommendation is to eat around 140g of oily fish, between two- to four-times weekly.