Heart disease often refers to cardiovascular disease whereby your blood vessels are blocked which results in lack of oxygen supply. It is a serious chronic condition that happens to one in every four people. It can be due to genetic or lifestyles. Lifestyles such as bad eating habits, fast food lovers, lack of exercise, poor diet, eating high cholesterol foods, and seafood lovers are the causes of cardiovascular disease. It is not difficult to reduce the risk of heart disease. It takes courage and self-determination to live healthier and eat real food. Healthy food does not always taste bad. You can make them taste good. You should try to change your eating habits by starting from baby steps, for example ditch the yolks when eating eggs or limit it to four yolks a week. I know most of you love seafood, but try not to have it too often due to its high cholesterol. Live the life you want, don’t let it consume you.
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Banana is one of the functional foods that helps to reduce the risk of heart disease including arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and heart attack. It is an excellent source of potassium, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, which are good for your heart. You should try to start your morning and get some energy with banana. You should also lower your sodium intake and consume more of potassium rich foods in order to maintain a healthy heart and control your blood pressure.
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Oatmeal is one of the nutritious foods and modern-medicine that every nutritionist would recommend to their patients. It tastes so good, yet full with all the goodness nature has to give. Oatmeals have both dietary fiber and soluble fiber, antioxidants, potassium, calcium, vitamins, and minerals. It is good in controlling your bad cholesterol, blood pressure, good for your heart, friendly to diabetics, and awesome for your skin, hair, and nail. You can have oatmeal with maple syrup and add banana slices as your breakfast.
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Blueberries are known for high in antioxidants, vitamin C, and minerals that are really good for your heart, prevent hardening of blood vessel, reduce risk of heart attack, and cardiovascular disease. Not only that, they keep you ladies looking young and fabulous because of the high amount of antioxidants and anti-aging properties. Add blueberries into your Greek yogurt as your afternoon snack or dessert.
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Salmon contains high omega-3 and healthy fats that are great for your brain function, fight against depression, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Salmon is not only good for your heart, but also controls your blood pressure and it is also good for skin and hair. You should try grilled salmon served with baked sweet potatoes or steamed broccoli, and end your dinner with banana yogurt as dessert. Happy healthy meal!
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Avocado contains heart-healthy fats or monounsaturated fats, beta-carotene, potassium, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It helps to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. You should add avocado into your salad or spread it on your whole grain bread or served it as a side dish with grilled salmon.
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Tomatoes are loaded with high potassium and antioxidant lycopene, which help to fight against free radicals and hence protect your heart. Lycopene keeps your blood vessel healthy, increase good cholesterol, and lower risk of heart attack and stroke. Tomatoes have very low calories and low in sugar level which is also good for diabetics. Tomatoes are also very good for your skin due to high in vitamin C and antioxidants. It helps to maintain healthy looking skin and prevent aging. So, get a bowl of cherry tomatoes now.
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