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13. Garlic
This herb is on every list of health benefits — and with good reason. The sulfur compounds in garlic not only give this herb its powerful smell, but it also provides us with antimicrobial and antioxidant power! When crushed, garlic releases alllicin, which helps to fight off strokes and heart attacks. King’s College in London conducted research showing that women who consumed onions, leeks, and garlic (which are all part of the allium family) had much lower levels of hip osteoarthritis.
14. Olive Oil
Two main ingredients in the healthy Mediterranean diet are olives and olive oil. Both of these tasty food items are known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The American Academy of Neurology conducted a recent study which found that olive oil can reduce the risk of stroke. Other studies have shown that those over 50 years of age who used olive oil regularly in their cooking and in other foods had a 41 percent lower risk of heart attack and stroke when compared to those who never cooked with or consumed olive oil.
15. Pomegranates
Super high in antioxidants, pomegranates can help keep your cardiovascular system and urinary system happy and healthy. A British study conducted in 2011 found that people who drank a 17-ounce glass of pomegranate juice every day lowered their overall blood pressure. Always look for non-sweetened, organic pomegranate juice, as most of the pomegranate juices on supermarket shelves are full of high fructose corn syrup.
16. Walnuts
When you compare walnuts to other nuts, ounce for ounce, they have twice as many antioxidants, according to the scientists at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. Walnuts are also high in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, which have been shown in numerous studies to improve heart health.
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