Healthy Heart Diet
A
healthy diet may help to reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood
pressure and promote a healthy circulatory system. In simple terms, a
healthy heart diet means eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables,
very small amounts of animal fats, regular oily fish, healthy
carbs - all combined with REGULAR EXERCISE!
Foods to
Include to Promote a Healthy Heart
Fruit
In particular those high in Vitamin C, like blackberries, strawberries,
raspberries, blackcurrants, citrus fruit, kiwi fruit, peaches, mango,
cantaloupe melon, apples.
Vegetables
In particular vegetables high in Vitamin A (beta-carotene) and Vitamin
C. Carrots, squash, sweet potato, tomatoes, spinach, kale, collard greens,
brocolli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, onions, leeks, avocado.
Oily Fish
Rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids and high in Vitamin E, like salmon,
mackerel, sardines, herring, tuna and trout. Also white fish in place
of red meat.
Nuts and
Seeds
Rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids and high in Vitamin E. Unsalted
nuts, like walnuts, brazil nuts and almonds, and seeds like sunflower,
linseeds and pumpkin seeds.
Pulses
and Grains
Including lentils, chick peas (garbanzo beans), brown rice, whole wheat
bread, wheatgerm, whole wheat cereals.
Other
Healthy Heart Foods
Garlic, chives and spring onions are thought to promote good circulation.
Also see
Cholesterol Lowering Diet
Health
Disclaimer
The diet information and advice offered above is intended as a general
guide ONLY. If you have a heart condition, please consult your doctor
about the best way to handle your condition. Heart disease is a serious
condition which requires personal, professional advice.
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