9 Superfoods for Heart Health

One of the most important aspects of a healthy lifestyle that can increase your hearth health starts with what you put on your plate. Heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women in the United States. You can lower you chances of heart disease significantly by changing your eating regime and adding in the following nine superfoods.

The nine superfoods for your heart are:

• Lemons/Oranges help reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and heart failure. The soluble fiber pectin sops up cholesterol in food and blocks absorption. The potassium in oranges helps counterbalance salt, keeping blood pressure under control.
• Kale helps prevent atherosclerosis which is when plaque builds up inside your arteries. Kale is loaded with heart healthy antioxidants, omega-3, fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin E and lutein.
• Garlic reduces plaque and blood pressure as it breaks down an enzyme called angiotensin, which constricts blood vessels. Studies show that aged garlic extract slowed plaque progression by 50%. My favorite product is Product Code: W10542.
• Grapes boosts HDL, reduce unwanted clotting. The key ingredient is the resveratrol. The polyphenols keep blood vessels flexible and reduce blood clotting.
• Dark Chocolate reduces blood pressure as it is rich in compounds called flavanols. Drinking minimally processed cocoa is also heart healthy.
• Sardines help lower triglycerides and raise HDL. The omega-3 in cold-water are crucial for heart health. Studies state that the omega-3 from cole-water fish is more powerful than the omega-3s rom sources such as flaxseeds.
• Lentils reduce blood pressure and associated with 62% reduction of heart disease risk! Lentils are a  lean vegetable protein with fiber, folate, magnesium, and potassium.
• Almonds, walnuts, and pistachios help reduce LDL and fatal arrhythmias which is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. the plant sterols in almonds reduce the absorption of cholesterol and encourage the liver to make less LDL and more good HDL.
• Pomegranates reduce atherosclerosis which is plaque buildup inside your arteries. Eat the fruit or drink the unsweetened juice as both have unique antioxidants that block plaque progression and can reverse buildup when taken on a daily basis.

Now you are empowered with the knowledge of 9 Superfoods that are Heart Healthy. Remember that is is also important to review what else you are consuming on a daily basis, what level of exercise you are incorporating on a consistent basis and how you are dealing with stress.

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