May 7, 2024, 03:43 PM IST

8 superfoods to prevent heart disease

Varnika Srivastava

Carrots are beneficial for eyes, heart, potassium, blood pressure, and fiber, providing antioxidants, potassium, and fiber, promoting healthy weight and reducing heart disease risk.

Carrots

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, and cauliflower contain fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, which can prevent cardiovascular disease and provide nearly 5% of a person's daily potassium requirement.

 Broccoli

Berries are a nutritious snack with heart-healthy phytonutrients, soluble fiber, and antioxidants, providing protection against oxidative stress and inflammation.

Berries

Avocados are a rich source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, reducing cholesterol and heart disease risk, and are also rich in potassium, providing 28% of the recommended daily intake.

Avocados

Walnuts are rich in omega-3s, monounsaturated fats, plant sterols, and fiber, and a daily handful can lower cholesterol and protect against heart artery inflammation.

Walnuts

Almonds are a rich source of essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, monounsaturated fats, fiber, and cholesterol, but are also high in calories, making them a good choice for weight management.

Almonds

Oats' beta-glucan fibre reduces cholesterol levels, increases cholesterol excretion, and contains antioxidants that prevent artery inflammation and tissue damage.

Oats

Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, and tuna, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce heart rhythm disorders, lower blood pressure, and reduce inflammation.

Salmon

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