Food for the Heart
One way to keep your heart healthy is to eat the right foods! Here are a few good snacks that will help keep your heart and stomach happy:
Fresh Herbs– Fresh herbs make many other foods heart-healthy when they replace salt, fat, and cholesterol. Many fresh herbs, such as rosemary, sage, oregano, and thyme, have high levels of antioxidants.
Red Wine– A little red wine is a heart-healthy choice. Resveratrol and catechins, two antioxidants in red wine, may protect artery walls. Alcohol can also boost HDL, the good cholesterol.
Sweet Potatoes—With a low glycemic index, sweet potatoes won’t cause a quick spike in blood sugar the way white potatoes do. They also contain a good amount of fiber, vitamin A, and lycopene to add to their heart-healthy profile.
Coffee– Studies show that people who drink 3-4 cups a day may cut their risk of heart problems by 25%, and even decaffeinated coffee works.
Cayenne Chili Pepper– A small study in Australia showed that simply adding chili to a hamburger meal produced lower insulin levels in overweight volunteers.
To see what other foods are great for your hear, check out this great slideshow from WebMD.
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