In 1964, Lyndon B. Johnson declared February American Heart Month in an effort to bring attention to the disease—which has been the leading cause of death in America since 1921.
And to this day, the illness continues to ravage Americans. In the United States alone, cardiovascular disease was responsible for 928,741 deaths in 2020. Diet plays a major role in curbing heart disease risk and this February, these three vegan brands have support from the American Heart Association (AHA) in helping Americans get heart disease under control.
1Daily Harvest: Love Your Heart Collection
The majority of Americans, approximately 58 percent, get their calories from ultra-processed foods. That number is higher among children and it’s growing, according to Carolina Schneider, MS, RD, in-house nutritionist at Daily Harvest.
“In navigating the landscape of heart health, Americans often…