Foods for a Healthy Heart

Foods for a Healthy Heart

Oats

Why- The soluble fibre in oats binds with acids in your small intestine to block the re-absorption of cholesterol.

How- For breaky, mix ½ cup of oats with skim milk. Sweeten with fruit, like bananas or prunes.

 

Fatty Fish
 
Why- The omega 3s they supply have been shown to lower triglyceride levels, which means your heart will beat more happily.

How- Put fish in the menu twice a week. Good choices are salmon, sardines, mackerel and tuna. Bake or poach the fish to preserve the fatty acids.

 

Nuts and Seeds

 Why- Almonds, flaxseeds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, pinenuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds. They are all particularly high in plant sterols, which can help reduce bad LDL cholesterol. 

Pine Nuts- they have the most protein of any kind of nut or seed, and their pinolenic acid stimulates powerful hunger suppressing hormones.

How- Grab a handful of nuts for a simple snack.

 

Apples

 Why- Research suggests that eating apples may slow the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and help prevent plaque build up.

How- The perfect snack! Make sure you eat the skin for the antioxidants and fibre.