Foods For Healthy Heart

Risk of heart diseases can be reduced by adding diffrent colours in your plate. The foods listed here are all top-performers in protecting heart and blood vessels.

1.      Salmon, contains Omega-3 fatty acids.

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2.           Flaxseed (ground), rich in Omega-3 fatty acids; fiber, phytoestrogens.

3.           Oatmeal contains Omega-3 fatty acids; magnesium; potassium; folate; niacin; calcium; soluble fiber.

4.           Black or Kidney Beans, full of B-complex vitamins; niacin; folate; magnesium; omega-3 fatty acids; calcium; soluble fiber.

5.           Almonds, contains Plant omega-3 fatty acids; vitamin E; magnesium; fiber; heart-favorable mono- and polyunsaturated fats; phytosterols.

6.           Walnuts, full of Plant omega-3 fatty acids; vitamin E; magnesium; folate; fiber; heart-favorable mono- and polyunsaturated fats; phytosterols.

7.           Red wine, full ofCatechins and reservatrol (flavonoids).

8.           Tuna rich in Omega-3 fatty acids; folate; niacin.

9.           Tofu contains Niacin; folate; calcium; magnesium; potassium.

10.        Brown rice, rich inB-complex vitamins; fiber; niacin; magnesium, fiber.

11.        Soy milk, contains Isoflavones (a flavonoid); B-complex vitamins; niacin; folate, calcium; magnesium; potassium; phytoestrogens.

12.        Blueberries, contains Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); anthocyanin (a flavonoid); ellagic acid (a polyphenol); vitamin C; folate; calcium, magnesium; potassium; fiber.

13.        Carrots, full of Alpha-carotene (a carotenoid); fiber.

14.        Spinach, have Lutein (a carotenoid); B-complex vitamins; folate; magnesium; potassium; calcium; fiber.

15.        Broccoli, full of Beta-carotene (a carotenoid); Vitamins C and E; potassium; folate; calcium; fiber.

16.        Sweet potato, rich in Beta-carotene (a carotenoid); vitamins A, C, E; fiber.

17.        Red bell peppers, contains Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex vitamins; folate; potassium; fiber.

18.        Asparagus, full of Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex vitamins; folate; fiber.

19.        Oranges, rich in Beta-cryptoxanthin, beta- and alpha-carotene, lutein (carotenoids) and flavones (flavonoids); vitamin C; potassium; folate; fiber.

20.        Tomatoes, full of Beta- and alpha-carotene, lycopene, lutein (carotenoids); vitamin C; potassium; folate; fiber.

21.        Acorn squash, contains Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex and C vitamins; folate; calcium; magnesium; potassium; fiber.

22.        Cantaloupe, loaded with Alpha- and beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex and C vitamins; folate; potassium; fiber.

23.        Papaya, full of Beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein (carotenoids); Vitamins C and E; folate; calcium; magnesium; potassium.

24.        Dark chocolate, rich in Reservatrol and cocoa phenols (flavonoids).

25.        Tea, loaded with Catechins and flavonols (flavonoids).

Stick to these heart healthy habbits and enjoy life with healthier heart.

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