“Want to Get the Most Out of Your Cardiac Diet? Try These Powerful Foods!”

Denial is Deadly

So why do we have an obesity epidemic on our hands?  What happened to the war against fat?  There is no “war” against fat and if there is, we are sorely losing the battle.  Why?  We live in a capitalist country.  No one wants to admit that we need a food plan akin to a cardiac diet.  What exactly would a cardiac diet look like?

Back to Nature

In order for your heart to stay healthy, you need to feed it heart healthy foods.  Heart healthy foods will reduce high blood pressure, cure diabetes, and cure all ailments without the use of drugs.  But the billion dollar food, drug and weight loss industries will not tell you this.  A cardiac diet would be similar to a Mediterranean diet.  A diet rich in antioxidant filled vegetables, fruits, lean proteins such as beans, salmon, low-fat dairy products, and olive oil would be the perfect cardiac diet.  In fact, any high fiber, low fat diet would be considered a cardiac diet. 

Super Powerful Foods

If you ask 10 different nutritionists to tell you what the most powerful foods are in terms of cardiovascular benefits, many of their answers would overlap.  Why?  Every food provides something different.  Certain foods are rich in fiber while others are a better source of protein. 

Some may be a great source of protein, but lack disease-fighting phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals.  The best cardiac diet provides a variety of foods. 

Avocados

While avocados are high in fat, they contain healthy monounsaturated fat, which has been associated with reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.  Avocados help stabilize blood sugar and help blood and tissue regeneration.  How’s that for a super food?  Avocados contain between 11 and 17 grams of fiber per serving. 

Apples

Apples contain the powerful antioxidants quercetin and catechin which protect cells from damage – that means youthful looking skin, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.  The skin of the apple contains the most nutrient-dense properties.  Apples pack a ton of fiber, which keeps you satiated for a longer period of time.  Apples are the perfect cardiac food.

Blueberries

The blueberry is amongst the superstars when it comes to anti-aging as they are loaded with antioxidants, in particular, anthocyanins, which improves vision and brain function. Blueberries are a natural anti-inflammatory agent.  Anti-inflammatory foods are excellent in preventing chronic diseases from diabetes to heart disease.
If you’re looking for a food plan that contains the fountain of youth, is rich in antioxidants, and is cardiovascular friendly, then be sure to add these super powerful foods to your cardiac diet.