Lets face it, without our heart, we'd be ...well...dead. With daily cardio exercise and eating the right foods, we can keep our heart healthy. Here are a few super-foods that with regular consumption, will keep your heart happy, healthy and ticking.
BERRIES
Berries, such as raspberries, strawberries or blue berries are full of anti-inflammatories, which reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. Black berries and blue berries are especially wonderful for vascular health.
SPINACH
With a high content of lutein, folate, potassium and fiber spinach can help keep your heart in good shape. Eat 2-3 servings of vegetables daily to ensure you body is getting the desired amount of nutrients.
SALMON
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon can help to reduce blood pressure and prevent clotting. Eating 2 servings a week may help to reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack by up to one-third. Salmon contains the powerful antioxidant carotenoid astaxanthin. Choose wild caught salmon instead of farm raised, which can be packed with pesticides and heavy metals.
AVOCADO
Packed with monosaturatede fat, avocados can help to lower your LDL cholesterol levels while raising the amount of HDL cholesterol in your body. Avocados allow the absorption of beta-carotene and lycopene which are essential for heart health.
OLIVE OIL
With very high levels of monosaturated fats, olive oil lowers bad LDL cholesterol and reduces your risk of developing heart disease.
LEGUMES
Legumes such as chickpeas and lentils are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, calcium and soluble fiber.
NUTS
Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Almonds and macadamia nuts are loaded with mono and polyunsaturated fat. Great for your heart.
OATMEAL
Full of omega 3 fatty acids, folate and potassium, this mega rich food can lower levels of bad cholesterol and helps keep arteries clear. Instead of the instant kind, select steel cut oats.
Be sure to include these eight super-foods into your diet daily to enjoy all the benefits they offer.
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