Your heart doesn't take a day off on love, it keeps working for you every single day and you want to nourish it well. Here are 5 mighty super foods to help protect, strengthen & benefit your heart health.
Not only is oatmeal a great source of soluble fiber to help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) level in the blood but overtime it will also help to dissolve and unclog arteries.
Salmon, lake trout, mackerel, herring and sardines all rich in omega-3 fatty acids have all had evidence to help lower risk of heart disease and decrease inflammation.
Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries all contain a high concentration of antioxidants, vitamin C, and can all be beneficial to blood pressure and circulation.
Almonds and walnuts are both healthy sources of fats, protein and magnesium - and all good nutrients that lower cholesterol levels and help to keep your heart strong.
Leafy greens are also bursting with vitamins, minerals and nitrates that can help circulation and reduce the stress put on the heart through the vascular system.
Olive oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet and is loaded with healthy monounsaturated fats, which is beneficial for the heart and truly decreases inflammation.
These foods along with a healthy lifestyle where you exercise, sleep lots, limit processed foods and practice living heart healthy every day.