Keep Your Heart Healthy With These Eatables In Your Diet

Reduce the risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease by eating certain foods which are easily available in the market. Before we list down what is good for you, try consuming these foods in their natural form if possible.

Something Fishy

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Make fish a part of your diet as these are high in omega-3. We recommend that you stock on salmon, tuna, mackerel and trouts.

Oatmeal Breakfast

Not much to say here as oatmeal is the perfect nutrient powerhouse for us all and the best part being that it is easily available and very filling.

Sprinkle Flax Seeds

These seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids,fiberandphytoestogenswhich boost heart health. Consume these daily in ground or milled form to reap its benefits.

Dark Beans

Beans like kidney or black beans are amazing sources offiber, Vitamin B, minerals and other good stuff.

Go Nuts

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A handful of nuts like walnuts and almonds will always be your saviour as these not just keep your heart happy but also keep your tummy fool. However, this does not mean that you go nuts and finish the whole packet. A handful everyday, would suffice.

Berry Love

Whether you like strawberries, cranberries and raspberries or not, sprinkle some in your cereal or mix them in your yogurt. Make berries your best friend as they are full of heart-healthy phytonutrients and soluble fiber.

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Red Wine

A 120 ml glass of red wine per day and you are good to go. This sweet indulgence has the ability to improve good (HDL) cholesterol levels.

Tofu

Toss some marinated tofu in a stir fry with fresh vegetables. This is not just healthy an good for the heart, it is also scrumptious if you open your heart to it.

Vege-love

It is not just about green vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, red peppersand acorn are equally important to keep your heart happy. These are packed with carotenoids, fiber and vitamins as well.

Spinach

Lay the leaves of spinach on your sandwich, consume it in smoothies or make a dish out of it, you have to have spinach.

Fruits

Rich in beta-carotene, folate an fibre, get yourself some fruits like oranges, cantaloupes and papaya.

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