Foods to improve your heart health

 

Eat good

Salmon and tuna

These fish are high in omega-3s–healthy fats that can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart rhythm disorders. If you’re a vegetarian, try tofu as an alternative.

Olive oil

This oil is rich in antioxidants that help protect your blood vessels. Replace saturated fats, like butter, with olive oil to lower your cholesterol. 

Walnuts and almonds

A small handful of these nuts daily can lower your cholesterol and protect your heart’s arteries from inflammation. Walnuts are also packed with omega-3s. 

Oranges

This citrus fruit is filled with cholesterol-fighting fibers and potassium to help control or even lower your blood pressure. 
 

Avocados

Avocados provide a great source of heart healthy fats which lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease.
 

Dark chocolate

Consuming dark chocolate in moderation can help boost your heart health and lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Pick a dark chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa to get the benefits. 

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