10 Foods on how to keep your heart healthy
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Fruit and Vegetables
- Leafy greens like spinach, kale and collard greens
- Berries like strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries
- Avocados are excellent source of heart healthy monounsaturated fats which studies link to reduced cholesterol levels and lower risk of heart disease.
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Fatty fish and fish oil
- fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines and bluefin tuna are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids.
- Omega-3 fatty acids from fatty fish may have a protective role in the risk of developing heart disease.
- If you don't eat much seafood fish oil is another option for getting your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Algal oil can be a good vegan option
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Chia seeds, Flaxseed and Hemp Seeds
- Chia seeds are another great food source for heart health. They contain dietary fibers, antioxidants, and omega 3 fatty acids.
- Flaxseed may help with blood pressure and cholesterol and lower cardiovascular diease risk
- Hemp seeds are high in arginine, and amino acid associated with reduced blood levels of specific inflammation markers.