The No. 1 food cardiologists avoid

Cardiologists see firsthand what a bad diet can do to your heart. More than 600,000 people die of cardiovascular disease in the U.S. every year — the leading cause of death for both men and women, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   The No. 1 food they avoid? Bacon, sausage and other processed meats. They're high in calories, saturated fat, salt and have added ingredients like nitrates. Follow the link below to learn the seven other foods they also avoid. 7 more foods to avoid Get the TODAY Mobile App Follow TODAY Privacy Unsubscribe