Following healthy habits is good for the heart. One way to maintain a healthy heart is by eating healthy. The right type of foods can help lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and blood clotting. High cholesterol can lead to heart disease. Additionally, the right type of food adds fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to your diet. Good foods to consume are whole grains like barley and oats, nuts, soy protein, fish, fruits, and vegetables.
Key Takeaways:
- Did you know that 9 out of 10 adults have at least one risk factor for heart disease?
- Research shows that eating about 1.5 to 3.5 servings of nuts 5 times or more per week can also lower the bad LDL
- Fatty fish such as salmon, rainbow trout, artic char, mackerel and sardines are super sources of heart healthy omega-3 fats.
“Research shows that eating about 1.5 to 3.5 servings of nuts 5 times or more per week can also lower the bad LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol.”
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