Key foods that help prevent heart disease:
1) Oatmeal- Diets high in soluble fiber like the kind found in steel cut oats (and instant oatmeal) decrease LDL “bad” cholesterol.
2) Salmon- Oily fish (tuna, sardines) are high in heart protective omega-3 fat acids.
3) Nuts- Walnuts, almonds and macadamia nuts boosts mono-and polyunsaturated fats which help lower your cholesterol.
4) Extra Virgin Olive Oil-High in mono-saturated fats, EVO lowers LDL “bad” cholesterol.
5) Berries- Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries all help to lower inflammation and have a host of other cardiovascular perks like reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.
6) Beans- Studies show that people who eat legumes like beans and lentils four times a week had 22 percent lower risk of heart disease then people who eat them less then once a week.
7) Broccoli and Other Green Veggies- Kale, spinach and swiss chard have anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects.
Recent Comments