Submitted by Alexandria Ducksworth
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) concluded 610,00 people die of heart disease annually in the United States alone. Risk factors include lack of exercise, poor diet, smoking, excessive alcohol drinking, and obesity.
You can prevent heart disease by incorporating more physical activity and the right foods into your daily diet. These foods benefit your heart by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL), clearing artery plaque, and decreasing inflammation. Here are 10 delicious foods great for your heart.
1. Apples
2. Asparagus
3. Avocados
4. Chia seeds
5. Dark chocolate (80% and higher)
6. Grapefruit
7. Pomegranates
8. Purple potatoes
9. Tomatoes
10. Yams
Check out GCPL’s digital resource Consumer Health Complete to learn more about how you can take care of your body. Remember: Always talk to your doctor for the best advice on your health.
You deserve a long life with a happy, healthy heart!