5 Best Foods for Your Heart
March 6, 2018
Can the contents of your kitchen seriously save your life? Keeping your heart healthy is more than just cutting off sweets and fast foods. Here are 5 of the best foods that are good for your heart.
Oats and Barley:
The cell walls of oats and barley contain a special type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan. Studies show that it blunts 
the body’s insulin response and boots immunity. It may be helpful during radiation and chemotherapy. If you have high cholesterol, eating oats or oatmeal for breakfast can really help. The role of oats and barley in cholesterol reduction is what counts for heart health.
Salmon and other fatty fish:
Fish oils are critical for maintaining a health heart. Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, crustaceans, etc, are the protein staples of a heart-healthy diet. These all contain health-protective omega-3’s, Omega-3’s have been shown to prevent heart attacks by helping the heart maintain its rhythm. Studies done also show they make blood less likely to clot, lower blood pressure, and keep blood vessels healthy and less likely to become narrow.
Dark leafy greens:
Salad greens, spinach, kale, and many more are rich in vitamins A, C, E, and K. They also contain antioxidants that help rid toxins from the body. The calcium, magnesium, and potassium found in these greens are known to play a role in blood pressure regulation. They help make the blood vessels relax which increases blood flow and reduces blood 
pressure. Greens have very little calories as well.
Avocados:
A study found out that replacing saturated fat with nutrient-packed avocado a day could lead up to a 13.5 milligrams-per-deciliter reduction in blood pressure. Researchers reported that this could be enough to keep some people off blood pressure meds. Avocados are a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids, which can lower your total cholesterol. They also help with diabetes.
Low-fat dairy:
Milk, cheese, and yogurt can all help to reduce blood pressure. A study done by researchers at Boston University, found out that women who ate yogurt at least five times a week had a 20% reduction in their risk of developing high blood pressure. Milk and cheese had some affect but it wasn’t as big as yogurt. Dairy products contain calcium, potassium, and magnesium, which are important minerals to help with blood pressure control.
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RAY ELLIS • Mar 8, 2018 at 2:53 pm
Most heart disease is caused by multiple nutritional deficiencies and – like all other nutritional deficiency diseases – it can be reversed by supplying the missing nutrient(s). For example: scurvy is easily reversed by getting enough vitamin C. Dr. Thomas E. Levy has been a cardiologist for over 30 years. In his book, Stop America’s #1 Killer, he lists 33 nutrients “…for optimizing the ability of the artery to regenerate itself and reverse any existing atherosclerosis…the typical diet does not even come close to supplying enough of these essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients.” As someone with a family history of heart disease, I have been taking this list of nutrients since 2000. I am now 63 years old and recently had an MRI. The doctor declared, “Ray, your arteries are clean as a whistle!” Needless to say, I am a big fan of Dr. Levy and am dedicated to disseminating this important information; so, I email this list – along with the proper dosages – to anyone who requests it (and information on other strategies to help you reverse your heart disease). If you would like a copy of Dr. Levy’s list and these other materials just email me at: [email protected].