Get Heart Healthy

We all know exercise is good for your heart, but did you know certain foods are better for keeping your heart happy.  Here is a list of 5 Heart Healthy foods you can start incorporating into your diet today!

 

1. Cranberries-they can help raise your HDL (that’s the good cholesterol)

2. Whole Grains and beans-studies have shown that men who eat 4 servings of whole grains and/or beans a week have a reduced risk of heart disease

3. Grapefruit-can lower your cholesterol

4. Water!!-can help lower the risk of heart disease by 60%!!  Drink up!

5.  Fish-the omega-3’s help strength the heart muscle and lower blood pressure

Start working these foods into your diet so you can live a healthier tomorrow!

Stay hydrated!

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*Research pulled from Men’s Health and Women’s Health

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