Foods To Consider Eating More

Thanks for researching on this Viktoria! I'm sure many of us here wants to observe eating right to protect our heart. Eating one cup of grapes a day is really recommended. Grapes are packed with antioxidants that our body needs to fight cell and tissue damaging free radicals. Grapefruit, especially pink has 40% more beta carotene than white and is also a recommended fruit for a healthy heart diet

You are right on that mikaela! We should give our body good amount of antioxidants to fight free radicals. Not only that, we can still enjoy tasty foods even if we observe a healthy heart diet. We can still enjoy fat free homemade yogurt with extra dry milk as this increases the magnesium and calcium content in our body and healthy for the heart. If you want to avoid sugars, tupelo honey can be used as substitute in cakes, breads, and cookies. Salad dressings and dips with non-fat sour cream are also safe for the heart so enthusiasts can still enjoy these with their baked whole wheat chips and tortillas.

Thanks for sharing us this information Amapola! We will all take note of that. I'm glad to say that I am not in medication as I have not had any serious health condition.

All of these foods are healthy and should be eaten in moderation in one sitting. If you think that you maybe allergic to one of these foods, then it is best to seek professional opinion. If you are taking any medication, always ask your doctor which foods are good for you and which are not. Take some safety precaution to ensure better health

Thanks for the info Amapola! It's good to know that grape fruit have a negative effect on certain drugs. I am not worried if I eat more of any of these foods because I am not in any medication or any allegy on foods . I have been eating more fruits and vegetable and it has done wonders. It has managed to keep me healthy and fit.

Everything that is taken in excessively is not good for the body. Even water have bad effects on others if taken in more. If you have kidney problems or water retention problem, then you have to drink plenty of water in moderation. I do believe though that more fruits and vegetables in our diet is not only healthy but also keeps our skin hydrated.

Really? I didn't know about that at all. Thanks for the tip Amapola! I have a friend who has kidney problems and she will definitely like to to hear about this.

If you are on any type of medication it's wise to check with your physician about reactions from all foods. I know this because I am currently on a restricted vitamin K diet. Unfortunately that group includes a lot of fruits and vegetable that are rich in flavenids.

Dark chocolate is a major source of flavonids too. And the principal fat in chocolate is stearic acid which is metabolized differently than other saturated fats, therefore is not harmful to the cardiovascular system, and doesn't increase cholesterol levels. As was mentioned already a couple of times, moderation is the key.

A note about almonds - they not only help in heart disease prevention, they are also loaded with magnesium which helps fight off fatigue.

Thank you for the very informative post. I am such a fan of dark chocolates and almonds. These are one of the healthy foods that we should be happy about.

Thanks for sharing Amapola. I also didn't know that grapefruit could have a negative interaction to medication. The information surely helps.

I would like to add these food as well. These are some of the foods that can help save your heart:


black beans - rich in antioxidants, folate, magnesium which helps lower blood pressure. It's also a good source of fiber, which helps control cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

red wine - contains Resveratrol and catechins antioxidants that helps protect artery walls.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil - contains Polyphenols antioxidants may protect blood vessels. Substitute oils rich in saturated fats with to Extra Virgin Olive Oil to help lower cholesterol levels.

Edamame - green soybeans which can lower cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels

Swiss Chard - high in magnesium, potassium and minerals which help control blood pressure.

Oh, This is great mikaela.. thanks.. Let's add more food to the list. This will really help those who are prone to this disease.

I agree... If I could find more foods, I'll definitely add more here. We should eat this as well to reduce our risk or prevent developing heart disease.

One of the foods that are best for heart health is garlic. This food helps to prevent cell damage and unhealthy blood vessels within the heart. Another shocking food that helps the heart is hot coca. Finally, quinoa which most people think is a great contains plenty of magnesium which helps to relax the blood vessels in the heart. It can also help lower the risk of hypertension and heart disease.

I love hot cocoa in the morning if I don't have coffee. I have been encouraged to drink more hot chocolate because cocoa is good for women's health. I believe I have also increased my garlic consumption in home cooked meals and garlic bread .

Thanks for sharing your list. It is definitely a good starting point for a very healthy grocery list.