Ornish Diet Do’s & Don’ts

Do: Load up on complex carbs and veggies

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Whole-wheat penne pasta with roasted vegetables—alongside a fennel and arugula salad, and a fruit-and-yogurt trifle for dessert— is in line with Ornish’s strict plan for reversing heart disease. [Courtesy of Kipling Swehla]

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Last updated by Kurtis Hiatt | January 02, 2013


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