Eat an egg and limit to 1 teaspoon of extra virgin coconut oil per day. Consume 2-3 servings of fish per week. Don't get tricked by these 3 heart-health myths The food you eat can play a major role in your risk of heart disease. Here's what you need to know to avoid popular misconceptions. By Mayo Clinic Staff To reduce your chance of heart disease, you should avoid eggs and take an omega-3 supplement. Right? Not exactly. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. And a potent weapon to keep it at bay is to eat a healthy diet that gives you the vitamins, minerals and energy you need while keeping your weight, cholesterol and blood pressure in check. But beware of these popular nutrition myths that could steer you down the wrong path. Myth: Coconut oil is a heart-healthy cooking alternative. The argument: Coconut oil is extremely high in saturated fat — about 50 percent more than butter, even. ...