Everyday superfoods for healthy heart
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26 Mar 2015
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Find out why these ‘everyday’ foods could actually make the superfoods list and why you should be eating them for a healthy heart.
Keeping your heart healthy is essential to overall health and wellbeing.
According to the Heart Foundation, ensuring you manage the following risk factors you too can have a healthier heart: keep a balanced diet, stop smoking, reduce alcohol, have regular medical check-ups, manage your stress levels and weight plus exercise regularly.
Include these superfoods for a healthy heart
Kale
Kale is rich in antioxidants and potassium which may contribute to management of the heart muscle health, and it is also high in fibre to assist the management of cholesterol.
Oats
The beta-glucan fibre content in oats has been shown to help reduce LDL bad cholesterol, so start your day with oats as a porridge and mix with berries to really give your cardiovascular system some love.
Omega-3 from nuts and fish
These types of fats must be obtained from the diet as your body as can't make them. They are important to support a healthy heart by reducing inflammation and maintain healthy fats.
Cocoa
Unsweetened, pure cocoa contains antioxidant flavonoids which improves blood flow - try adding a spoonful to a smoothie with banana or yoghurt as a snack.
Berries
Berries are not just great tasting; they have antioxidants to help fight the cell damage and protect the heart muscle.