Omega-3
Fatty Acids
In the past, everyone was
all about eating a low-fat diet, but these days people have finally realized
there are ‘good’ fats (HDL) and ‘bad’ fats (LDL). Well, Omega-3 Fatty Acids are about as
good as it gets. The key to Omega-3 fatty acids is that they reduce your
low-density lipoprotein cholesterol- also known as ‘bad’ cholesterol. There are
a number of ways to consume these acids, such as through fish oil supplements,
but getting these nutrients through natural foods such as walnuts, salmon, mackerel, tuna, soybeans, and flax seeds are highly advised.
Folate
and Other B vitamins
Folate,
B6 and B12 Vitamins are potentially major contributors in reversing the
artery-clogging process of atherosclerosis. How do they do they work? Well,
these vitamins are able to covert homocysteine into methionine- one of the
building blocks that the body uses to build new proteins. To put it simply,
homocysteine is a non-protein amino acid that when found in high levels has
been linked to cardiovascular disease- so the less the better. A few examples
of foods that are high in Folate and B vitamins would be lentils, spinach and
tofu.
Fiber-Rich
Whole Grains
Just like Omega-3 fatty
acids, fiber-rich whole grains are helpers in lowering your low-density
lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Not only will whole grains lower your LDL, but
they are a great source of energy as well. A few examples of foods that contain
fiber-rich whole grains are oat bran, lima beans, black beans and even
raspberries! Let’s make an effort to not only eat healthier, but smarter- ‘heart
smart’ in this case.
Happy Heart Health ,
FontaineofLife
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