Be good to your heart by piling your plate with these healthy foods.

You may try to be good to your heart, but sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start. In the United States, heart disease is the number one killer. The good news is that we know a lot about the disease, and how to prevent cardiovascular disease, which includes strokes and heart attacks. It’s certainly clear that healthy eating and living can make a huge difference!

Certain foods can dramatically reduce your heart disease risk, and this good-for-your-ticket diet doesn’t have to be bland or boring. Add these superfoods to your diet for a healthier heart!

Berries

Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries – whatever berry picks your fancy – are full of anti-inflammatory, which reduces your risk of heart disease and cancer. Blackberries and blueberries are especially great for vascular health due to their high levels of anti-oxidants.

Kale

It’s hard to imagine a food more perfect than kale. It’s a mean, green, heart-disease-fighting machine! The leafy green is a great source of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that’s known to improve your heart health. It’s also got inflammation-fighting phytonutrients that can help prevent plaque formation in your arteries.

Nuts

We’re nuts about nuts – especially walnuts! Eating nuts every day decreases the risk of dying from heart disease by up to 29 percent. They contain unsaturated fats, which improve cholesterol by lowering “bad” cholesterol and raising the good kind. Walnuts, in particular, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which may prevent blood clots and the development of irregular heart rhythms.

Beans

Eating beans and lentils regularly can lower your risk of heart disease by around 22 percent. They are packed with omega-3, fatty acids, calcium, and soluble fiber. Legumes are high in cholesterol-lowering fiber – so get piling these onto your plate!

Oranges

Orange you glad that this fruit is so good for you? Oranges contain pectin, a soluble fiber which basically blocks cholesterol absorption and helps to prevent the scarring of heart tissue. In addition, they contain potassium which can help to keep blood pressure in check.

Whether it means that you have to take that extra flight of stairs or eliminating processed foods from your diet, it’s time to start living a heart-healthier lifestyle.

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