Your heart is the organ that is responsible for pumping nutrient-rich blood throughout the body. When it comes to your heart, your diet is essential for keeping it healthy. Our team at Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island would like to share some heart-healthy foods that will likely better improve upon your heart health. 

Heart-Healthy Foods

Diet plays a vital role in heart health, and eating nutrient-rich foods will likely lower your risk of heart disease. Certain foods can influence your blood pressure, inflammation, cholesterol levels, and triglycerides, all of which are risk factors for heart disease. Here are some foods that you can implement into your diet to help maximize your heart health:

Whole Grains

Multiple studies have shown that adding more whole grains to your diet can improve your health. Whole grains contain germ, endosperm, and bran, which are all nutrient-rich parts of the grain. Whole grains include brown rice, oats, rye, buckwheat, and quinoa. If you’re on the go, oatmeal can be a great option since it is easy to travel with, and can be made in advance so you can grab it and head out the door.

Berries

Berries have a large number of antioxidants that can aid inflammation and oxidative stress. Berries make for a delicious snack or low-calorie dessert and can be included during breakfast or lunchtime.

Nuts

They may have a copious amount of calories, but nuts are great on the go snacks. Walnuts, cashews, and almonds are full of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. They can also reduce your cholesterol, which lowers your risk of heart disease. There are plenty of delicious foods you can eat that have heart health benefits. Some more examples are:

  • Dark Chocolate.
  • Popcorn (skip the butter and salt!).
  • Avocados.
  • Olive Oil.
  • Edamame.

What you eat can influence just about every aspect of your heart health. Contact our physicians today to learn more about how a nutritious diet can improve how you feel! 

Contact Us 

Stocking your pantry with the right heart-healthy foods can make all the difference in how you feel and have the potential to improve your health. Our team at Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island can help you find a nutrition plan with our FIT In Your Genes program. Our physicians will help create a supplement plan and daily personalized meals so that you can restore your metabolism and wellness. Contact our team to get started today!