Food that can save your heart - healthy diet can prevent lot of heart conditions.

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Health Diet plays a major role in heart health and can impact on you having a heart disease.
Some of the risk factors like blood pressure level, triglycerides and cholesterol levels and inflammation can be influenced by certain type of foods.
So, let’s talk about some Food that can save your heart.

Fresh herbs
High blood pressure is the major risk factor for heart attack, heart failure and stroke.
Studies and research have shown that high sodium level contributes to water retention, which can result into high blood pressure.
And high cholesterol levels due to saturated fat in our food can lead to ATHEROSCLEROSIS. Which is built up of fatty substance in arterial walls blocking blood flow and resulting to increase in blood pressure.
Avoiding salt and fat and using fresh herbs instead to add flavor to your food is a heart healthy choice. Like thyme, rosemary, sage and oregano. Some of the spices and herbs added to food can make your food delicious and protect you from ill effects of salt and fat on your heart.

Black Beans
Black beans are packed with folate, magnesium and antioxidants which can help lower blood pressure. Fiber content present in black beans helps control both cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Add beans to you sour or salads and please rinse canned beans to remove extra salt content.

Red Wine
Recent studies showed Red wine contains Resveratrol and catechins, two crucial antioxidants which may protect artery walls and also boost HDL, the good cholesterol.
But risk of alcohol consumption out weighs the benefits, so only have one drink a day. Please consult your doctor first and avoid consuming alcohol if you on medications like aspirin.

Salmon
Salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acid, which is healthy fat that can lessen the risk of heart disorders and lower blood pressure. Salmon also contains Vitamin B12, potassium and Vitamin D. Heart association of America recommends two servings of salmon a week.

Olive oil
Olive oil is very good alternative to butter or other saturated fat. It is rich in heart healthy antioxidants and can help lower cholesterol levels. For best flavor try to look for cold-pressed olive oil and use it on salads and cooked veggies.

Walnuts
Walnuts are another source of omega-3s healthy fats called monosaturated fats. It may protect against inflammation of arteries.

Edamame
Edamame or soya beans are often seen as an appetizer in Asian restaurants. Soy protein are great source of protein to lower cholesterol levels. One cup of edamame consumed can provide 8 grams of heart healthy fiber which is equivalent to four slices of whole wheat bread.
Tofu is one form of food to get vegetarian soy-protein loaded with minerals, fiber and polyunsaturated fats. You can marinate and grill or stir fry with olive oil to enjoy this food.

Sweet Potatoes
Lets swap that white potato with lower glycemic index sweet potatoes. These won’t spike your blood sugar and also provide fiber, vitamin A and lycopene.

Oranges
Sweet and juicy oranges contains Pectin which is the cholesterol fighting fiber. They also have potassium which controls blood pressure. Studies have proven that orange juice intake lowers blood pressure.

Swiss Chard
Leafy vegetable dark green in colour and rich in potassium and magnesium. These helps in controlling blood pressure. It also contains Vitamin A and antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. This vegetable can be served with grilled meats.

Oatmeal
Nice bowl of oatmeal can fill you up for hours and avoid the intake of fatty snacks and also help stabilize blood sugar levels. Fiber in oats can help lower bad cholesterol.

Flaxseed
These honey-colored seeds contain fiver, phytochemicals called lignans and also Omega-3s which are good for heart health. Flaxseed can be easily mixed with shakes and or yogurt to make it easier to consume on daily basis.

Cherries
Dried cherries, sour cherries, sweet cherries. They are all good and packed with antioxidant anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are seen to help protect blood vessels and maintain healthy heart.
Blueberries consists of same antioxidants and are equally beneficial with many more nutrients.

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