Heart Healthy Foods

Heart Healthy Foods:  Some are: Flaxseed, Low-Fat Yogurt, Cayenne Chili Pepper, Cherries, Blueberries, Kosher Salt, Fresh Herbs- such as (thyme, rosemary, sage, and oregano), Black Beans, Salmon: Super Food, Tuna for Omega-3s, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Walnuts, Almonds, Tofu, Edamame, Sweet Potatoes and Oranges.

Thyme, Sage, Rosemary and Oregano

Health Fact:Rosemary, sage, oregano and thyme contain antioxidants.

Fresh herbs make many other foods heart-healthy when they replace the use of salt, fat, and cholesterol. These flavor powerhouses, along with nuts, berries; form a global approach to heart-wise eating. Eat healthy to help  fight heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

Barley:

Try this nutty, whole grain in place of rice with dinner or simmer barley into soups and stews. The fiber in barley can help lower cholesterol levels and may lower blood glucose levels, too. Barley contains antioxidants, which are also important for maintaining good health. Barley contains several vitamins and minerals including niacin (Vitamin B3), thiamine ( Vitamin B1), selenium, iron, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus and copper. Barley contains phytochemicals, which are natural plant-based chemicals, (are responsible for color and organoleptic properties, in plants)

The  “whole grain” or hullness /hulled barley is the most nutritious.  Pearl barley is quick, but much of the heart-healthy fiber has been removed during the refining process. Make  barley one of  your heart health  choice food  for its soluble fiber content, along with its naturally low-fat content and zero cholesterol.  Barley is available in several forms (pearled, flour and flakes), Barley can be used in many different recipes  for  breakfast, lunch and dinner.