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Heart Healthy Foods That Really Satisfy!
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14. Red Wine
When we said this was a satisfying diet, we were not kidding! Red wine lowers the risk of heart disease when consumed in moderation. Like dark chocolate, the key word here is moderation. One glass each day for women or two glasses each day for men is all it takes to lower your risk of heart disease. Although researchers aren’t exactly sure why red wine has this effect, they believe that it is due to a polyphenol found in wine called resveratrol. If you aren’t a wine person, you can also get resveratrol from red grapes or peanuts.
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15. Green Tea
Freshly brewed green tea (not the junk sold in cans or bottles) has significant health benefits, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. One study found that those who consumed four or more cups each day had as much as a 20 percent lower risk of developing heart disease when compared with those who did not indulge. Other studies have found that those who drink green tea regularly have lower rates of death from heart attacks as well as from heart disease. Green tea is loaded with special antioxidants called catechins, which are responsible for these heart healthy benefits. Always brew green tea fresh yourself with tea from Japan. Other “green” teas are simply unripe tea leaves and don’t carry the same benefits.
Of course, your diet is just one part of a whole when it comes to fighting heart disease.
Extra Tips:
- Maintain a normal weight.
- Don’t smoke. If you smoke, quit.
- Control blood pressure levels.
- Control blood sugar levels.
- Get regular exercise.
- Monitor your cholesterol levels.
- Reduce stress.
Speak with your doctor about other steps you might be able to take to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Everyone is different and knowing your risk based on your family history and lifestyle can go a long way towards helping you prevent America’s number one killer.
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