The American Heart Association recommends that the best way to lose weight is with a healthy diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat dairy products.  This can help most people manage and maintain weight loss for both cardiovascular health and appearance.  The American Heart Association urges people to take a safe and proven route to losing and maintaining weight — by following their guidelines for healthy, nutritionally balanced weight loss for a lifetime of good health.

Along with regular physical activity, and responsible cholesterol control through use of products like Lipistat, weight loss is one of the three key ways to promote heart health.