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A few small food changes can improve the health of your heart. Eating a broad range of vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fish, poultry, and nuts can provide the nutrition your body needs to help prevent cardiovascular disease risk factors such as hypertension (high blood pressure) and high cholesterol.
Whether protecting your cells from free radicals (vitamin C), promoting proper blood clotting (vitamin K), or boosting energy (B vitamins), each heart-healthy food plays a role in your well-being. Eating risk-reducing foods is easy, flavorful, and nutritious. You'll love the variety. We like to think of it as a treat for you and your heart!
Leafy Greens
High levels of vitamin K in leafy greens can improve artery function and promote proper blood clotting, both helpful in protecting against cardiovascular disease.
Strawberries
In addition to being rich in numerous vitamins and nutrients, strawberries have a high level of flavonoids, which can help fight the risk factors of heart disease, including high blood pressure.
Citrus
Citrus fruits are packed with vitamin C, which helps slow the buildup of plaque in the arteries.
Salmon
To lower blood fats (triglycerides) and reduce blood pressure and cholesterol, try fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon.
Avocados
Avocados contain potassium, a mineral that can help decrease blood pressure, lowering risks for stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Nuts
The soluble fiber in nuts can help reduce high blood pressure as well as high cholesterol, two risk factors for heart disease.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are high in lycopene, which may reduce cholesterol and inflammation
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