8 Foods proven To Be Good For Your Heart

Here are (8) foods proven to be good for your heart:

• Oatmeal  / contains soluble fiber which helps soak up cholesterol and push it through the digestive system
• Extra Virgin olive oil / contains inflammation-suppressing antioxidants called poly phenols
• Figs and other fruits / rich in fiber, vitamins, potassium and plaque - fighting poly phenols (watch the sugar)
• Greens and other vegetables, especially dark green, and leafy veggies
• Walnuts and flax seeds - eat raw walnuts and put ground flax seeds and flax seed oil on your morning oatmeal
• Salmon and other seafood / fatty cold water fish contain large amounts of Omega 3's, DHA, and EPA
• Red Wine / loaded with flavonoids (potent poly phenol antioxidants) MODERATION is key word
• Lentils and other legumes / a source of low fat protein (beans, peas, lentils)

Add a daily walk of 30-45 minutes and you are well on your way to a healthier heart.

Tired of walking, and eating green beans and salmon. Don't be because they are GOOD for you, but that doesn't mean you can't have a treat. Instead of eating a banana cream pie all by yourself and then feeling bad about it, try this:
From the following link:

Link to Healthy Desserts

Diabetes-Friendly Desserts

So the next time your sweet tooth beckons, try a few of these tasty temptations:

• No-sugar hot chocolate with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top
• A low-calorie parfait made of sugar-free pudding alternately layered with sugar-free whipped topping
• Sugar-free gelatin made with fresh fruit or canned fruit packed in extra light syrup

Here are some more ideas for delicious, diabetes-friendly desserts.

Fruit Treats

Fruit is naturally sweet, and it's easy to dress it up as a healthy treat for your entire household. Here are a couple of ideas:
Melon Salad
In a medium bowl, combine 3 cups of cubed cantaloupe and 3 cups of cubed honeydew melon. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves and 1 tablespoon honey. Toss gently to coat. Makes 6 servings.
From Healthy Calendar Diabetic Cooking. Reprinted with permission from the American Diabetes Association Inc.
Fruit Salad With Yogurt Dressing
In a medium bowl, toss together 2 cups of sliced strawberries, 1 cup of blueberries, and 2 cups green grapes.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup plain, fat-free yogurt; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour this dressing over fruit and toss gently. Makes 5 servings.
From Healthy Calendar Diabetic Cooking. Reprinted with permission from the American Diabetes Association Inc.
Dan


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