Heart Healthy Foods [Infographic]

Heart Healthy Foods - Foods High in Antioxidants and Dietary Fiber
Infographic from SunWarrior.com

From SunWarrior News, the source of this excellent infographic:

"These fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds are more than just good sources of vitamins and minerals. They are also low in calories, rich in dietary fiber, full of antioxidants, low in saturated fat, and naturally cholesterol free. The antioxidants in plant-based foods keep free radicals from damaging the blood vessels and the heart. Antioxidants also keep cholesterol and blood platelets from becoming sticky, preventing dangerous clots that can lead to heart attacks and strokes."

To read more and learn more about each of these heart healthy foods, please visit Heart Healthy Foods to Keep Your Ticker Beating Strong - SunWarrior News.

❤  Acorn Squash
❤  Almonds
❤  Asparagus
❤  Avocado
❤  Beans
❤  Blueberries
❤  Broccoli
❤  Brown Rice
❤  Cantaloupe
❤  Carrots
❤  Chia
❤  Dark Chocolate
❤  Grapes
❤  Oatmeal
❤  Oranges
❤  Papaya
❤  Red Bell Pepper
❤  Spinach
❤  Sweet Potato
❤  Tomatoes
❤  Walnuts

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Health Benefits of Root Vegetables [Infographic]

Eat Root Vegetables for Their Health Benefits and to Replace Grains in the Diet
Infographic from Dr. John Axe

Root vegetables provide complex carbs and starch, are high in fiber, are an excellent source of anti-inflammatory and alkalizing antioxidants, as well as certain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that have a wide range of proven health benefits.

Starchy, complex carbs are also very satiating, providing a feeling of fullness and satisfaction and, thus, potentially decreasing snacking which generally leads to weight gain and interferes in weight loss efforts.

Root vegetables are typically high in dietary fiber.  Dietary fiber is essential to digestive health, helps detoxify the body, and is thought to greatly aid in weight loss.

For individuals with gluten intolerance or sensitivity, starchy root vegetables are a healthy option to replace grains in the diet.

This infographic entitled "Benefits of Root Vegetables" from Dr. John Axe illustrates other important health benefits of root vegetables.

Healthy root vegetables include carrots, leeks, parsnips, potatoes, rutabagas, sweet potatoes and turnips.

See:  Root Veggies 101

Infographic and to read the article on root vegetables health benefits go to:  Top 10 Root Vegetables to Replace Grains.

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17 Power Foods for Your Heart [Infographic]

Top 17 Foods for Heart Health
Infographic from the Cleveland Clinic

The list of heart-healthy power foods in this Infographic was compiled by the dietitians from the Cleveland Clinic's Heart & Vascular Institute's Preventive Cardiology Program.

Recent and ongoing medical research and studies indicate that certain nutrients present in particular foods promote heart health.  This infographic entitled "17 Power Foods for Your Heart" from the Cleveland Clinic illustrates these foods, includes a short list of the key vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and other nutrients in each and some related tips:

❤ Broccoli
❤ Spinach
❤ Kale
❤ Bok Choy
❤ Tuna
❤ Wild or Fresh Salmon
❤ Berries
❤ Apple
❤ Edamame
❤ Tofu
❤ Quinoa
❤ Oats
❤ Dried Beans
❤ Lentils
❤ Walnuts
❤ Almonds
❤ Ground Flaxseed

Infographic Source and for more health information:  Cleveland Clinic - Top 17 Foods for Heart Health

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Avocado Oil Health Benefits [Infographic]

Health Benefits of Avocado Oil - Chosen Foods Heart Health

We all know how healthy avocados are - some nutritionists and health experts even call them nature's perfect food.  But, what about avocado oil?

Avocado oil has a light, nutty taste and a relatively high smoke point, making it ideal for high-heat cooking, like deep frying, searing and high temperature stir frying.

Avocado oil is made up of more than 50% monounsaturated fat making it a heart-healthy option because it is thought to help lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol.  Other benefits may include:

✿ It may aid in destroying free radicals
✿ It may help control blood sugar levels
✿ It may aid in the absorption of beta-carotene, lypocene and other healthy nutrients

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Infographic source, more information and health tips:  Chosen Foods - Avocado Heart Healthy Ingredient Spotlight

Benefits of Chia Seeds [Infographic]

Benefits of Chia [Infographic] from NaturalNews.com

Chia seeds are tiny black and white seeds that come from a flowering desert plant (herb) in the mint family and are native to Central America.

"Chia" means strength and historic evidence shows that it was cultivated as an important food crop by the Aztecs.

Today we regard Chia seeds as a superfood because of its high concentrations of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, antioxidants, iron, calcium, potassium, and other important vitamins and minerals.

These tiny, nutrient dense seeds are thought to have many health benefits, including:

Combating diabetes by slowing digestion and improving blood sugar levels

Improving heart health by
increasing healthy cholesterol while decreasing bad LDL and triglyceride cholesterol

Supporting digestive health and intestinal regularity (high fiber content)

Improving brain health (high omega-3 fatty acids content)

Aiding in weight loss by helping to regulate appetite (Tryptophan content)

Fighting belly fat by helping to stabilize blood sugar and fighting insulin resistance

Helping to build and maintain strong bones and teeth (calcium, phosphorus and manganese content)

Providing energy (plant-based complex carbohydrate content)

Boosting strength and endurance (plant-based protein content)

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Infographic Source:
Natural News - Chia