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Sunday 9 June 2013

Healthy Foods for the Heart



Eating healthy food can make the heart lasts longer. Although it’s easier said than done, it’s better to indulge in nutritious food than eating junk foods. It may sound a cliché, but you are what you eat. Let’s take a look at some of the best healthy foods.

A is for an apple. An apple is packed with photochemical that serves as anti-inflammatory and prevents blood from clotting. One good thing about apple is that one can eat it as it is, tossed in a simple salad or add to a favorite dish. It can be a main ingredient in pastry or in a sauce.

Go nuts! Almond nuts contain vitamin E that helps control blood cholesterol. Enjoy cereals topped with almonds and just munch it as a snack.

Soy is good replacement for red meat. It can be enjoyed with veggies and rice. It’s good for the heart whether it’s soy in a viand or pure soy milk.

Very berries! Berries are rich in vitamin C, calcium and beta-carotene. All berries such as blue berries, strawberries, cranberries, mulberry and gooseberry are yummy and nutritious. Cereals taste yummier when it is topped with blueberries or any berries available.

Salmon is good for the heart and contains omega-3 fatty acids. It is recommended to eat any seafood at least twice a week.

Tomatoes are packed with lycopene that lowers blood cholesterol and reduces the risk of cancer and heart diseases. It also helps improve memory and other signs of aging. Tomato sauce is a good source of lycopene.

Green leafy veggies like lettuce and cabbage are not just pleasing to the eyes but helps prevent heart disease.

Whole grain cereal lowers the risk of heart failure. It can help protect against coronary heart disease.

Oats are rich in fibre, folate, omega-3 fatty acids and potassium. It lowers cholesterol levels.

Heath buffs enjoy savouring these healthy foods. Those who are really health conscious need to consult their GP so that they will be properly guided. Some cases of clinical negligence claims arise from GP’s negligence in investigating their patient’s health condition. 

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