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If You Want A Healthier Heart, You Should Start Eating These Food Items by antidisestablis: 3:03pm On May 15, 2020
Heart disease can be prevented if you eat the right food in the right way. The superfoods you will find on this list will help boost the health of your cardiovascular system among many other benefits! They can be sourced in a natural way as well. Studies say that you can prevent issues like obesity, diabetes, and clogged arteries with a healthier diet. Check out these items that will give your heart the boost it needs.

Oranges

Don’t you think oranges are the best thirst-quenchers ever? Aside from that, they offer plenty of vitamin C, fiber, pectin, potassium, and nutrients. They will flush out sodium, neutralize dangerous proteins, and reduce blood pressure. This way, you can ward off heart failure and heart scar tissue development.

Kale

Kale is one of the best things you can eat if you want to improve your heart health. It will keep your heart healthy and prevent the onset of heart disease. After all, the leafy green has fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. People like them a lot because they are low in both fat and calories as well.

Garlic

Garlic has earned a reputation for its ability to repel vampires. Aside from that, it tastes great and offers nutrients for your heart. You should know that it can keep your blood vessels healthy, prevent arterial plaque, and lower the level of enzymes in the body. It is available in pill form for your convenience.

Red Wine

Can you believe that red wine will actually prevent cholesterol buildup and boost your HDL levels? It also has antioxidants that will ward off blood clots by keeping blood vessels flexible. Coronary heart disease does not stand a chance if you drink red wine in moderation!

Chocolate

We all love chocolate, so it is great to hear that it can prevent heart disease, stroke, and other heart problems. It will bring down blood pressure, prevent hypertension, lower blood pressure levels, and boost blood vessel flexibility as well.

Sardines

Sardines are great if you want to add omega-3 fatty acids to your diet! This is the good type of fat because it will lower your triglyceride levels and boost your HDL levels. It will also prevent inflammation!

Lentils

Lentils offer a lot of health benefits. Research shows that you can prevent your heart disease and stroke risk if you eat a diet rich in legumes. Lentils have a lot of potassium, magnesium, and protein. They will keep your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood vessel plaque in check.

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Re: If You Want A Healthier Heart, You Should Start Eating These Food Items by Enoch07: 3:07pm On May 15, 2020
where I'm from, we eat what is available
Re: If You Want A Healthier Heart, You Should Start Eating These Food Items by antidisestablis: 3:22pm On May 15, 2020
Enoch07:
where I'm from, we eat what is available
You can decide to change it.
Re: If You Want A Healthier Heart, You Should Start Eating These Food Items by doggedfighter(f): 4:55pm On May 15, 2020
By sardines, you meant canned Titus?
Re: If You Want A Healthier Heart, You Should Start Eating These Food Items by Enoch07: 5:25pm On May 15, 2020
antidisestablis:
You can decide to change it.
it's not that simple

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