Heart-Friendly Foods to Improve Heart Health

When it comes to your heart, what you eat matters. During February, American Heart Month, eat with your heart in mind and reach for foods that can lower your risk of heart disease or help manage it. For an instant boost of heart-loving nutrients, regularly include these foods in your cart and on your plate.

Nuts
Packed with heart-friendly nutrients, like vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and unsaturated fats, nuts may help lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, improve blood vessel health and lower your risk of heart disease.

Avocados
Avocados are abundant in monounsaturated “healthy” fats, dietary fiber, potassium and nearly 20 additional vitamins and minerals that can reduce cardiovascular inflammation and the risk of heart disease.

Fatty Fish
Eating at least two servings of fish a week can reduce the risk of heart disease. Omega-3-rich fatty fish can also help lower blood pressure, reduce blood clotting and decrease the risk of strokes or heart failure.