People are always asking me— are there heart healthy foods ? Most know I worked with the late Robert C Atkins. MD - many individuals did not know that Dr Atkins was a cardiology trained at Roosevelt Hospital ( now Mount Sinai West ) He used his high protein , high fat low carbohydrate on all patients not excluding heart patients. His diet has been revitalized as the Keto diet and his low carbohydrate has never waned.
There are definite HEART healthy foods. These are
1. Leafy Green Vegetables
2. Whole Grains ( if gluten free have quionoa, brown rice, teff, millet and amarinth )
3. Berries
4. Avocados
5. Fatty Fish and Fish Oil
6. Walnuts
7. Beans
If you include these heart-healthy foods as part of a nutritious, well-balanced diet can help keep your heart in good shape and minimize your risk of heart issues Leafy green are full on B vitamins and great antioxidants. The berries are low glycemic and chock full of antioxidants. Walnuts have an abundance of omega 3. Include these in your weekly dietary lifestyle change
Until tomorrow…