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Five foods to support heart health. GP Dr Jeff Foster, the Director of Men's Health at Manual (manual.co), has revealed the best foods to eat for a happy heart. Oily fish Salmon, mackerel, sardines, these are high in omega 3 fatty acids which help reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL (the good cholesterol). ”Ideally, you should have this a few times per week.” Fruit and vegetables Eat at least five portions a day to improve your overall health, including your heart. ”This is because they are high in fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which can help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and inflammation.” Nuts A bit like oily fish, nuts are a healthy source of fats that help reduce 'Bad cholesterol - LDL' and increase the good. “It is not just the total fat in our diet that is important but what types that count”. Dark chocolate Chocolate contains flavonoids. Go for at least 80% dark chocolate. ”These have been shown to have various health benefits, are thought to reduce inflammation and improve heart health. But dark chocolate only, not milk.” Leafy greens Specifically spinach and kale, are high in vitamins, minerals, and nitrates. ”The combination of these has also been shown to help regulate blood pressure and the high fibre content is also likely to help improve heart health.” Last but not least, the expert recommends making your meals from scratch whenever possible. ”This is because we tend to use less salt when we cook for ourselves. Dietary salt is related to an increase in blood pressure and is a major contributor to heart disease.”
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