The 10 Best Foods for Your Heart: Nicole Collins
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Oatmeal
Salmon
Avocado
Olive Oil
Nuts
Berries
Legumes (lentils, chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans)
Spinach
Flaxseed
Soy
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From Robin Spence, Union Memorial Hospital:
Spinach — All leafy greens provide folic acid (cuts heart attack risk), vitamins A & C (antioxidants), potassium (helps control blood pressure) and fiber (helps lower cholesterol).
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Fish & shellfish — Fatty fish contain omega-3 fatty acids which help prevent blood platelets from sticking together, sudden cardiac death and arrhythmias.
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Dried beans & peas — A great source of potassium, soluble fiber and cholesterol-free protein.
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Watermelon, cantaloupe — Full of antioxidants, potassium, vitamin C and fiber.
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Soy protein —
25 grams or more of soy protein daily, such as tofu or soy milk, helps lower cholesterol.
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Oatmeal & barley — Soluble fiber helps rid your body of cholesterol and lesstns the effect of carbohydrates on blood glucose levels.
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Garlic & onions — Garlic helps prevent platelets from sticking together. Onion does too, but to a lesser degree.
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Sweet potatoes — Sweet potatoes are a rich source of vitamin A and potassium.
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Avocado — Packed with nutrients including vitamins A & E, soluble fiber and healthy monounsaturated fat.
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Skim milk — Provides protein and potassium without fat. Calcium can also help control blood pressure.
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