Thread by @SandeepMall

Heart healthy foods
1. Extra Virgin Olive oil - High in mono saturated fat. Helps lower LDL cholesterol. Also have polyphenols - plant compounds that have an antioxidant effect.
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2. Oat meal - great source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Works to bind LDL cholesterol in small intestine.
3.Blueberries - One of the best source of antioxidants found in our diet. Rich in anthocyanin.

4. Garlic - When chopped or crushed, garlic produces a compound called Allicin. Allicin helps widen peripheral blood vessels which improves circulation and decreases blood pressure. Also helps protect LDL cholesterol from being oxidised

5. Spinach - contains Vit A,C,K,Folic acid, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium. Folate helps breakdown homocysteine, an amino acid that can damage the inner walls of arteries. Helps LDL cholesterol from oxidation, lower blood pressure and reduce markers of inflammation.

6. Almonds - packed with healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Rich in Vit E. Vit E works to limit the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and keep blood vessels healthy.

7. Tomato -great source of fiber, potassium, Vit C and K and antioxidants. Rich source of Lycopene which is beneficial for heart health.
8. Beans-Excellent source of soluble fiber, protein, minerals, and antioxidants. Soluble fiber helps bind LDL cholesterol and remove from body

9. Dark chocolate - High in fiber and minerals like iron, magnesium, copper and manganese. Good source of polyphenols, flavanols.

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