15 Foods That Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Heart Attacks

11Pomegranate

Bioactive compounds in pomegranates make it one of the healthiest foods and healthiest juice on the planet. Pomegranates reduce blood pressure and promote healthy blood circulation. Being rich in iron, it increases hemoglobin. Consuming Pomegranates improves heart function, fights conditions like hypertension and relieves the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Pomegranates also improve brain fiction such as memory and focus. As a fruit rich in fiber, it is the seeds that are edible and are packed with antioxidants good for general health.

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12Cinnamon

Cinnamon promotes weight loss by increasing metabolism. It prevents the risk of atherosclerosis, fights diabetes and prevents brain cell degeneration while protecting brain function. While excellent for the heart, Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce the risk of diseases like cancer, viruses, and infections. It is excellent for oral health too.

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13Watermelon

Watermelon is rich in an ingredient called lycopene which has been linked to good heart health, bone health and prevention of cancer. Watermelon is packed with vitamins like B6, Vit C and A as well as amino acids and antioxidants. Consume ripe watermelons that become reddish in color because it means that it contains more beta-carotene which is also good increasing immunity, skin and eye health. The white part close to the rind contains some powerful amino acids like arginine formed from Citrulline that improve heart function, blood circulation and virility. 

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14Garlic

One of the best superfoods on the planet, garlic rich in its ingredient allicin is just about good for everything. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory as well as an antioxidant. It helps regulate blood pressure and maintains blood sugar. It prevents plaque buildup and alleviates vasoconstriction. Garlic is a known blood purifier and prevents disease. It contains antibacterial properties and is known to prevent the risk of cancer. To get the maximum benefit of garlic, eat three to four cloves of raw garlic a day either whole or chopped and added to food. Cooking garlic reduces its properties. 

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15Apples and pears

Among foods for a healthy heart, apples are a cheaper alternative to pomegranates but are no less packed with super ingredients that improve heart health. Apples are rich in phytonutrients and dietary fiber that reduce cancer, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. Apples are also rich in Vitamin C that increases immunity and are good for skin. Pears prevent diverticulosis and promote weight loss. It is also rich in dietary fiber and prevents the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes as well as having detoxification properties. 

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