15+ Superfoods That Can Help Prevent Heart Attacks & Unclog Your Arteries

Published on 08/12/2018
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Brocolli

Though some kids dread the moment their parents say they can’t leave the table until they finish their broccoli, we hate to admit it, but these little green cauliflower monsters are packed with heart-healthy nutrition.  Now we find every excuse to fill our salads, pastas and stir fries with these hearty vegetables. In fact, broccoli can help reduce cholesterol, keep blood vessels strong and contains sulforaphane, an anti-inflammatory which can prevent chronic blood sugar problems.

Brocolli

Brocolli

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Carrots

Carrots are a delicious, crunchy snack by day, but they can also double as a heart-healthy food and help you see better at night. What’s more, these little orange superheroes are rich in carotenoids, a strong antioxidant that can help the risk of heart disease by fight against free radicals. Carrots are also bursting with nutrients and vitamins A, K and C which can help build healthy bones, help the nervous system, fight against cancer and lower an amino acid linked to heart disease.

Carrots

Carrots

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