For a healthy heart

A healthy diet can be good for your heart! Many foods can help keep your heart at its best. Discover which foods you should be eating to avoid heart desises…

F Walnut is full of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, Vitamin E, and folate, all of which promote healthy hearts. It's also high in polyunsaturated fats. Eat them unsalted, of course.

F Almonds, these crunchy, meaty nuts are big in omega-3s, and provide an alternative to folks who may not like the bitter bite of fleshy walnuts.

F Eat fish high in omega-3s.

F Dairy products are high in potassium, and that has a blood-pressure-lowering effect.

F Dark beans, such as kidney or black beans are high in fiber, B-vitamins, minerals and other good stuff.

F Dark chocolate is good for your heart health, but just be sure that it’s at least 70 percent cocoa.

F Olive oil is a great pick when you need to limit saturated fat.

F Fruits such as oranges, cantaloupes and papaya are rich in beta-carotene, potassium, magnesium and fiber.

F Lower hypertension by pouring yourself a cup of green tea for its medicinal benefits.