There are some very special foods that can make your heart strong as a rock.
Okay, they are not really that special – they are foods that we eat every day! Little do many of us realise what the real effects of these foods are, so I thought I would write a simple article on some of the commonly consumed foods that will make your heart strong.
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Apples
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The soluble fiber in apples can keep cholesterol low and sugars controlled. Definitely keeps the doctor away!
Oats
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Switch to oats for your breakfast and kick start your heart in the healthy way!
Garlic
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Garlic can lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Consume regularly. Rinse with mouthwash after!
Oily Fish
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The healthy oils in tuna and salmon unclog arteries and make your heart fit as a fiddle.
Green Tea
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Sip on green tea throughout the day to keep your mind active and heart like Superman.
Tomatoes
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Tomatoes have lycopene which magically reduces the risk of heart disease. Who would have thought!
Soy
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Rich in antioxidants and protein. Soy will make your heart 'soy-soy' strong!
Pomegranate
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Tiny little red pearls have antioxidants that keep your blood pure and heart clean as a whistle
Greens
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Green leafy veggies are packed with folate that keep your heart ticking like a clock. Consume daily.
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Consultant Internal Medicine And Cardiovascular Sciences at Baliga Diagnostics Pvt Ltd
Dr Vivek Baliga is a consultant in Internal Medicine and Cardiology with an interest in diabetes and cardiovascular disease. He received his training in India and the UK where he completed his post graduate training and his doctorate. He then completed his MBA from University of Phoenix, USA. He has completed the post graduate program in Cardiology from Johns Hopkins University and participated in the Advanced Certificate Course in Diabetes from the Cleveland Clinic, USA. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Lipid Management from Middlesex University, UK. He is the managing partner of Baliga Diagnostics, Bangalore. He is also the founder of HeartSense and is a keen advocate of patient empowerment, having written almost every article on this website and more. In his spare time, he enjoys running and spending time with his family.
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