Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and more than 18.2 million people aged over the age of 20 suffer from it. Incorporating heart healthy foods into your diet can help lower your risk. Check out our list of 10 incredibly heart-healthy foods:
-Leafy green vegetables (spinach and kale)
-Whole grains (rye, barley, buckwheat and quinoa)
-Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries)
-Avocados
-Fatty fish and fish oil (salmon, tuna and sardines)
-Walnuts and almonds
-Beans (kidney and black beans)
-Dark chocolate
-Beetroot
-Tomatoes
And while we’re at it, don’t just eat healthy – live healthy! Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by looking at and changing behavioral risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, and harmful use of alcohol. Love your heart!
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