You Probably Need More Protective Foods.

Most people need to eat fewer harmful foods that are absolute bombs to wreck not only heart health but every other aspect of health. Fewer chips, less ice cream, less soda. However, what about foods that are actually beneficial for your heart? According to Eat This, Not That!, there are plenty of foods that help to protect your heart. These foods are rich in antioxidants, which neutralize the free radicals wreaking havoc throughout your body. They are full of heart-healthy fats, like omega-3 and replete with heart-healthy fiber. And best of all, if you prepare them well, they are delicious!

Things like salmon, avocados, berries, and nuts are great for protecting your heart. Nevertheless, are you too busy to incorporate these heart-healthy foods into your regular diet? Have some bean chips with guacamole for a high dose of fiber and the healthy fats in avocados. Grill some salmon instead of throwing a beefsteak on the grill and filling your body with inflammatory-producing red meat. Make a smoothie with berries and almond milk and pair it with a slice of high-fiber toast (not from white bread), topped with peanut butter instead of butter or sugar-rich Nutella. Get a brown rice bowl with lots of veggies instead of a panini if you order lunch at work. And on your day off, take an hour to prepare a grocery list that includes these heart-healthy foods and then another hour to do some meal prep with them.