Common Food Items that keep your Heart healthy!

GREEN TEA

Green tea has been used by human beings for centuries, for its various health benefits. Weight loss has undoubtedly been the most common reason why women of all age continue to drink Green Tea regularly. But what if you get to know that by consuming green tea, you are not only losing those extra kilograms but also ensuring a healthy life for your heart? It has been recently discovered that along with weight loss, and preventing cancer, Green Tea also helps in keep your heart healthy and your life long. Now, all of us have got another great reason to drink that cup of green tea!

TURMERIC

Turmeric or ‘Haldi’, as known in Hindi, is available in every household. Turmeric is used by women all over the country to get a fair and naturally glowing skin but it also helps in reducing heart related issues. Turmeric has ingredients which not only help in reducing the cholesterol level in the body but also in reducing blood clotting. Therefore, adding a pinch of turmeric while cooking can prove beneficial for you and your family.

FENUGREEK SEEDS

Fenugreek seeds have been used by the people of Egypt for a very long time to cure various ailments. The seeds are used to cure several digestive problems. They help in lowering blood sugar along with lowering cholesterol. Fenugreek seeds can be used as a remedy to prevent heart related ailments.

OLIVE OIL

Although Olive oil is somewhat expensive as compared to normal cooking oil, it is extremely useful and beneficial. Olive oil contains high levels of anti-oxidizing ingredients which makes it extremely beneficial for cooking food. Moreover, it contains mono-saturated fats, which are considered better than the normal fats present on other vegetable and cooking oils. Cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels can be controlled to a great extent by a regular consumption of Olive Oil.

GARLIC

Garlic has many medicinal properties that are generally overlooked by everyone. Its strong smell can be a problem for a lot of people. But, for people with heart-related problems, Garlic is a god-sent gift. Just by consuming a small amount of garlic every day, one can keep cholesterol levels in control, ensure the limited production of LDL Cholesterol and keep blood pressure within normal limits.

POMEGRANATE

Pomegranate contains extremely powerful anti-oxidants which not only help control the cholesterol level but also maintain blood pressure levels. It also helps in lowering the blood pressure if someone suffers from high blood pressure. It can be consumed as either a fruit or as juice, it is beneficial in both ways.

GINGER

Also known as ‘Adrak’ in Hindi, Ginger is mostly known for it’s digestive and anti-flatulent properties. It also added in Tea to cure sore-throat and cough. But it is also a herb that promotes heart-health. Ginger helps in preventing blood clots, lowering blood cholesterol levels, maintaining and lowering blood pressure and improving blood circulation. It also works as a perfect substitute to aspirin, which is given when someone suffers from a cardiac arrest, to dissolve blood clots.

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