by Sonali
People always say, “I love you with all my heart”, but can they say that they love you with a healthy heart? One of the major health issues in today’s day and age is cardio vascular diseases, a.k.a. diseases related to the heart and blood vessels. These if not taken care of, often build up to be the cause of heart failures. So, is it ever too late to start taking care of your heart? The answer is no. Although the sooner the better, it’s never too late to start taking care of your heart and here is a list of 8 super foods that you can include or substitute in your diet to help you keep your heart healthy.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Found in some fatty fishes such as Salmon and Mackerel and in walnuts and certain seeds, Omega-3 is a kind of fat that is actually beneficial for the heart.
- Nuts & Seeds
Even though most people stick to walnuts or flaxseeds to provide them with Omega-3, some studies also prove that people having an assorted daily intake of nuts and seeds have shown a positive result in the improvement of the heart condition.
- Fruits and Vegetables
There is never any debate on whether any form of fresh fruits or vegetables should be restricted if diagnosed with a certain disease. So always fill your plate up with fruits and vegetables of all possible colours.
- Virgin Olive Oil
One of the first pointer in the to-do list when you’re diagnosed with a heart ailment is to reduced the intake of unhealthy fats and substitute them with healthier fats such asvirgin or extra virgin olive oil to protect the heart.
- Cereals
Fortified cereals with minimum sugar is considered a thumbs-up breakfast option for people with heart problems. They provide necessary fiber and nutrients for your heart health.
- Legumes
Most studies say that a good amount of legume consumption reduces heart diseases by as much as 10% including high blood pressure. Beans also plays an important part along with legumes to form a healthy diet.
- Whole Grains
Whole grains have the qualities to keep your heart vessels in a healthy state. Researchers claim that the nutrition in whole grains help prevent the heart from developing a disease.
- Low-Fat Dairy
Reduced fat in the intake of milk also reduces the risk of heart diseases specially in terms of high bloop pressure in the long run.
