Eating the right food is one of the seven steps to a healthy heart by the American Heart Association. Include these nutrients in your diet for a healthy start to the day.
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Fiber is the number one nutrient for protection against heart diseases. It has so many benefits that you may say it helps you live longer.
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Omega-3 fatty acids decrease inflammation, prevent blood clotting, lower LDL cholesterol and have a positive effect on the heart's rhythm.
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Also known as MUFA, they are healthy for the heart. Monounsaturated fats are known to lower LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol.
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The Journal of Clinical Nutrition said that folic acid may lower the risk of stroke by 12% by lowering homocysteine levels and reducing artery wall thickening.
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One of the reasons we say an apple a day keeps the doctor away is probably because apples are a great source of flavonoid quercetin.
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A number of clinical studies have established its protective role in lowering blood pressure and C reactive protein- a marker of cardiac inflammation.
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This mineral is essential for over 300 body processes. It helps maintain nerve and muscle function, keeps the heart rhythm steady and regulates BP.