70 Superfoods You Should Eat To Help Prevent Heart Attacks

Published on 11/01/2018
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Watermelon

Watermelons are a refreshing poolside or beach snack, but did you know that they also help protect the skin from the sun’s UV rays? Well, now you know. In addition, the summery fruit is also around 96% water, so it can keep you hydrated and full longer, and that’s not all. Since watermelons are overflowing with vitamins including A, B6, C, potassium and magnesium, they are great for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol and boosting heart health.

 

Watermelon

Watermelon

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Bananas

This super fruit is an awesome breakfast topper or smoothie base and it is rich in potassium, fiber and protein. This means bananas help nerve cells to respond and muscles to contract. Despite the fact that they are known for being the nemesis of dieters, these yellow super fruit heroes actually contain resistant starch and fiber and are low energy density food, which is great for weight loss. This nutritious fruit also helps keep your heart beat regular, lower blood pressure and promote overall heart health.

Bananas

Bananas

Olive Oil

The Mediterranean diet is known for being one of the world’s healthiest, and for good reason. If you are from that region, you probably know that an essential ingredient in any Mediterranean dish is extra-virgin olive oil. In addition to the distinctive flavour that it brings to a dish, olive oil also has a lot of monounsaturated fat. This means that extra virgin olive oil helps reduce harmful LDL cholesterol, regulate blood sugar levels and discourage blood clots.

Olive Oil

Olive Oil

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