Here is a list of the top heart-healthy foods as circulated by McClatchy Newspapers:
1. Fish, especially those high in omega-3 fatty acids. Those include salmon, tuna and sardines.
2. Beans — black, white, red, kidney — are loaded with soluble fiber, which lowers LDL cholesterol. Aim for 5 to 10 grams of soluble fiber a day (you need 25 to 30 grams of total fiber a day).
3. Soybeans.
4. Oats are another great source for soluble fiber.
5. Skim milk and yogurt are low in fat and high in calcium.
6. Berries — blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, lingonberries, raspberries — are loaded with phytonutrients, anti-oxidants and fiber.
7. Walnuts are high in omega-3 fatty acids.
8. Flaxseed is high in omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fiber. It is best to grind your flaxseed and keep it in the refrigerator or freezer.
9. Brussels sprouts are high in soluble fiber.
10. Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat, but it’s still fat, so go easy.
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Great information, thank you for this list.
Wowza, problem solved like it never haenpped.