These Foods Could Bebr Causing Damage to Your Heart.br According to Rania Batayneh, owner of Essentialbr Nutrition For You, heart-healthy foods arebr important for your cardiovascular system.br Heart-healthy foods contain nutrientsbr that have been shown to benefit thebr cardiovascular system or reduce thebr risk of developing heart disease bybr lowering 'bad' LDL cholesterol andbr blood triglycerides, reducing bloodbr pressure, controlling weight andorbr improving insulin sensitivity, Rania Batayneh, via 'Country Living'.br Unfortunately, there are also a number ofbr foods that are not good for your heart. .br Here are 10 sneaky foods thatbr could be damaging your heart. .br 1. Processed Deli Meat.br 2. Rotisserie Chicken.br 3. Ketchup.br 4. Table Salt.br 5. Fat-Free Peanut Butter.br 6. Fruit Smoothies.br 7. Canned Vegetables.br 8. Granola.br 9. White Rice.br 10.