3 Foods That Help Prevent Heart Disease

This is a short video explaining which food groups and types of foods are great for heart health and can help prevent heart disease. According to the CDC, about 600,000 people per year die from heart disease in the USA alone. 

Below is a list that can help prevent heart disease:

Omega 3 Fatty Acids:

Nuts, Seeds, Oily Fish, Avocados and Oils

Phyto Chemicals:

Cruciferous vegetables (members of the cabbage family that include bok choy, collards, broccoli, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, kale, mustard greens, turnip greens, and cauliflower).

Fiber Rich Foods:

Broccoli and Cauliflower, Berries, Mushrooms, Oranges, Cabbage, Leafy Greens, Celery, Squash and Beans.

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Sources: http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm

                http://www.livestrong.com/article/26035-list-omega-foods/ 

                http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-high-in-dietary-fiber.php

                http://cancer.stanford.edu/information/nutritionAndCancer/reduceRisk/phyto.html