More Foods For a Healthy Heart and Body

Many of us may have considered including yogurt in our breakfast, at lunch or for an afternoon snack and if you were, now is a great time to include it. Yogurt has shown to protect against gum disease which will left untreated can raise the risk for heart disease. Many people think yogurt helps because its probotics fight the bad bacteria that can grow in our mouths. However, it is unclear how much yogurt needs to be eaten in order to have the best protection. Raisins have also been shown to be a good food for fighting inflammation and gum disease. Eating one of these foods may not only protect you against one problem but help your heart at the same time as well.

If you are thinking about switching to whole grains in order to lose weight, here is another reason; it may lower your risk for heart disease because of all the antioxidants and high sources of fiber. Also soluble fiber foods can help to lower bad cholesterol levels which can be good for the heart as well. Some of these foods may include oatmeal, barley, beans, okra, eggplant and oranges. Salmon and other fatty fish are good for the heart also because they contain omega 3s. They help with blood clotting, as well as lowering cholesterol levels and help with the long term risk of coronary heart disease.

The heart and body do so much for us. They keep us going, keep us strong, and help to keep us healthy but they can only do so much. The rest is up to the food and exercise choices we make throughout our lives. These foods will not only help your heart and body but may be helpful for weight loss and may help you to feel good about your choices.