Super Foods That Will Keep Your Heart in Shape

Published on 11/25/2018
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Beets

This purple vegetable comes with high levels of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, such as the plant alkaloid betaine and B-vitamin folate. This can make for a delicious, crunchy, and colorful addition to your salads but don’t forget that it also has the ability to lower homocysteine levels in the body and bring down the risk for heart disease. Studies show that beets are also effective in endeavors like strengthening your organs and preventing conditions like cancer.

Beets

Beets

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Salmon

Salmon has often been dubbed the ‘chicken of the sea’ as it goes well with sushi, salads, and other dishes. It is a delicious oily fish that comes with plenty of omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients. It is effective in reducing triglyceride levels, widening constricted blood vessels, preventing blood clots, and warding off heart disease.

Salmon

Salmon

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