Foods That Can Save Your Heart Cont..... Walnuts A small handful of walnuts a day may lower your cholesterol and ease inflammation in your hearts arteries. Walnuts are packed with omega-3s, monounsaturated fats, and fiber. The benefits come when walnuts replace bad fats, those in chips and cookies. Tip: Walnut oil has omega-3s, too; try it in salad dressings Almonds Slivered almonds go well with vegetables, fish, chicken, and desserts. Theyre chock full of plant sterols, fiber, and heart-healthy fats. Almonds may help lower bad LDL cholesterol, if you favor them over other fats. Grab a small handful a day. Tip: Toast almonds to enhance their creamy, mild flavor Edamame These green soybeans have moved beyond Japanese restaurants, where theyre a tasty appetizer. Theyre packed with soy protein, which can help lower blood triglyceride levels. A half cup of edamame also has 9 grams of cholesterol-lowering fiber -- equal to four slices of whole wheat bread. Tip: Try frozen edamame. Boil and serve warm in the pod
Posted on: Thu, 25 Dec 2014 13:56:39 +0000
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