Food to keep your heart healthy – National Herald

It has been proven that eating certain kinds of food every day can reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

"Eating food in its natural form as whole foods and unprocessed food is good for your body. Naturally occurring food like nuts, whole grains, fruit, green vegetables, fish(occasionally), and red wine should fill up your plate for both variety and good health," states Dr. Bipeenchandra Bhamre, Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, told IANSlife.

Whole grains: Opting for oats, barley, rye, buckwheat and quinoa can be beneficial for your ticker. They are loaded with fibre and can help you lower bad LDL' cholesterol. Moreover, eating them on a regular basis can allow you to keep heart diseases at bay.

Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are jam-packed with antioxidants namely anthocyanins that help in protecting against the oxidative stress and inflammation and keep away the heart disease.

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