Remarkable Habits That Improve Heart Health

Increase Consumption Of Fruits And Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are the perfect foods for maintaining a healthy heart. The central benefit of these superfoods is their fiber content. Fiber, or what we have traditionally called 'roughage,' are the thin, indigestible filaments that make up the bulk of fruits and vegetables. When we ingest fiber, it stimulates movement in our lower gastrointestinal tract and helps keep our bowels regular. Fiber also plays a huge role in cholesterol balance and weight loss and binds up excess cholesterol as it moves through the gut, helping flush it out. Fruits and veggies are low in fat and calories as well, making them great for portion control. Use the 'half-plate' portion rule when filling up a plate, and increase fruits and vegetables at every meal, including snacks.

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