Guide To Heart-Healthy Fruits And Veggies

Men, you need a healthy heart! So, so many things can go wrong with your heart. Heart attacks and heart diseases are 2 of the biggest issues. Most men end up taking heart meds like beta-blockers and cholesterol meds to keep going. Heart surgery is a big treatment for the heart too! Men, you've got to take care of your heart. A heart disease cure isn't out there right now. It's all about heart disease prevention! So guess what? Heart-healthy foods like fruits and veggies are vital!

Avocados

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Eat avocados on toast! Eat avocados in smoothies. Just eat more avocados! They have lots of oleic acid, and this reduces inflammation in the body, including the heart. They've also got lots of potassium. Guess what? Most men don't get enough! But potassium is so, so important. It helps keep your blood pressure normal, men. It does! This is very, very good. It's a very good thing! Why? High blood pressure increases your risk of a heart attack, men! So keep it managed! Avocados also mean lower cholesterol, which is very healthy for the heart too. It means a lower risk of heart disease!

Garlic

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Yes, that's right! Garlic is a vegetable. But everyone knows it's not one of the ones to eat on its own. No, garlic needs to be included as an ingredient! Garlic can help blood pressure in huge, huge ways. Say goodbye to high blood pressure, men! They are even saying in high, high doses, garlic actually works the same as beta-blockers! Everyone knows about beta-blockers, they're a group of meds for lowering blood pressure and stopping heart attacks! Garlic also gets rid of bad cholesterol. A win for preventing heart disease! It's such a powerful force for keeping up a healthy heart. Don't let it go!

Dark And Leafy Greens

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Men, it's time to go dark. Eat more dark and leafy greens for your heart! It needs them. Everyone knows it! Spinach, broccoli, kale, and collard greens are great dark and leafy greens to start with. Why are they so, so great? Dark and leafy greens help keep blood pressure stable. Great! They also contain lots of good fiber. This helps keep the body running as well as it can. These vegetables are also very, very good for maintaining a healthy weight, men. And as you know, weight is a huge player in your risk of heart disease! A healthy weight equals a healthier heart!

Berries

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Berries. Every man needs them for his heart! Berries are so, so powerful. The best berries, the very best ones, for heart health include blueberries, acai berries, and raspberries. Why are they so good? Berries are full of fiber and vitamin C. These help the body work at optimal levels! They've also got lots of antioxidants, which really help the heart stay healthy too. Some berries, like blueberries, even widen the arteries! Blood will flow so much better with wider arteries! Berries also keep cholesterol low and reduce oxidative stress. Your heart really, really need them, men! Grab berries at the grocery store today.

Apples

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Everyone knows the phrase. Everyone knows it. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. This is so, so true for heart disease! Apples have lots of fiber, which helps the body use cholesterol rather than letting it build in the arteries. It also keeps blood pressure low! But guess what? Fiber also keeps you fuller for longer, men, so this means less unhealthy snacking! The flavonoids in apples help keep the arteries relaxed and stop adhesions. Amazing, right? Apples also have potassium, which everyone already knows keeps blood pressure managed too. Eat an apple every single day, men! Every single day.

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