Include nuts, dairy, whole grains and dark chocolate in your diet to improve heart health!

1. Foods Your
Heart Will Love
NUTS
Chocked full of healthy fats such as
such as mono-and polyunsaturated
fats
Contain protein, fiber, vitamins,
minerals, have a long shelf life AND
are portable
Try peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts,
cashews and walnuts
1
2 DAIRY
Include fat-free and low-fat dairy
products in your diet to support heart
health
Sources of protein and micronutrients
like calcium, potassium and vitamin D
Try yogurt, string cheese, snack-sized
milk or soymilk
3 WHOLE GRAINS
Lower cholesterol, blood lipid levels,
and blood pressure and even reduce
risk of cardiovascular disease
Try whole grain cereal, popcorn, and
granola made with oats or other
whole grains
4 COCOA/DARK CHOCOLATE
Contain potent antioxidants called
flavonoids which help promote the
cardiovascular system and decrease
overt inflammation
Try to choose 55 percent or higher
cocoa content when eating dark
chocolate or add a teaspoon of cocoa
to a smoothie
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