If you’re looking for ways to take a step for your heart health, start by looking at what you put on your plate. Food that comes from animals generally contains "bad fats" that put you on the path toward heart disease when eaten in excess. How can you indulge and still get the nutrition your body needs? Easy, it’s time to make some substitutions! Swap in Salmon Everyone knows to cut back on red meats, but a lot of people don’t know how much flavor you can find in lean proteins like salmon.