More Food that Helps the HEART

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1. Ground Flaxseed - WHY: It contains  Omega-3 fatty acids; fiber, phytoestrogens.  WHERE:  yogurt parfaits, morning cereal, homemade muffins, or cookies.

2. Oatmeal - WHY: It contains Omega-3 fatty acids; magnesium; potassium; folate; niacin; calcium; soluble fiber.  MAKE IT BETTER: Add fruit into your bowl of oatmeal or eat Oatmeal Cookies that also contain Raisins!

3. Black or Kidney Beans - WHY: It contains B-complex vitamins; niacin; folate; magnesium; omega-3 fatty acids; calcium; soluble fiber. MAKE IT BETTER: Add beans to any soup or salad.

4. Almonds - WHY: It contains Plant omega-3 fatty acids; vitamin E; magnesium; fiber; heart-favorable mono- and polyunsaturated fats; phytosterols. MAKE IT BETTER: Add to yogurt, trail mix, or fruit salads.

5. Walnuts - WHY: It contains Plant omega-3 fatty acids; vitamin E; magnesium; folate; fiber; heart-favorable mono- and polyunsaturated fats; phytosterols.  MAKE IT BETTER: Add to virtually anything including salads, cookies, panckaes, pasta, and muffins (to name a few).

6. Red Wine - WHY: It contains Catechins and reservatrol (flavonoids), PLUS a glass of wine could improve good HDL cholesterol