The heart is a very important part of our body, because it pumps blood to every part of the body. So if it’s unhealthy, then you might end up with a couple of sickness and might probably give up the ghost.
You must eat healthy for healthy heart. Because the foods you eat also counts to your health. Below are some of the healthiest foods for your heart that you should add it to your diet.
1. Dark chocolate
Chocolate contains cocoa which can help with low blood pressure. It has flavanols that help relax your arteries and increase blood flow.
Some chocolates don’t contain saturated fats from palm oil, eat those ones, because they are better and healthier without the saturated fat from palm oil.
2. Wild salmon
Eat wild salmon and not the farmed one, it is loaded with omega 3 fatty acids that helps to improve your metabolic markers in addressing the heart issues and it also has selenium which have been proven to boost cardiovascular health.
3. Raspberries
They contain polyphenols (1) which help to mop up free radicals in your body and has vitamin C that can help to lower the risk of stroke.
4. Liver
The animal liver is loaded with good fats that are healthy for the heart.
5. Almonds
Almonds are loaded with omega 3 that can provide protection to the heart.
6. Walnut
The walnuts are filled with omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin E, fiber and folate (2)that contribute to a healthy heart.
7. Oatmeal
Eating cooked oatmeal helps to reduce cholesterol and this helps to improve the performance of your heart. They are high in fiber and are known to be a healthy super-food.
8. Green tea
Green tea can lower the risk of hypertension, because it is loaded with flavonoids and antioxidants which has cardio benefits and can also prevent blood clots.
9. Yam
Yams are heavy and contain vitamin C, iron and calcium that can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and the skin is also healthy for your heart – because of the nutrients it contains.
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