Walnuts: Heart healthy A small handful of walnuts (1.5 ounces) a day may lower your cholesterol and reduce inflammation in the arteries of the heart. Walnuts are packed with omega-3s, monounsaturated fats, and fiber. The benefits come when walnuts replace bad fats, like those in chips and cookies — and you don’t increase your calorie...

Blueberries Blueberries provide the same bacteria fighters as cranberries to help guard against urinary tract infections.The list of healthy nutrients in blueberries is extensive: anthocyanins give them their deep blue color and support heart health. Blueberries also contain ellagic acid, beta-carotene, lutein, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, potassium, fiber,antioxidants and phytoflavinoids. Vitamin C, is great for fighting colds. In addition to lowering  the risk of cancer and heart disease, blueberries also act as an anti-inflammatory. Tip: Add fresh or  dried blueberries to cereal, pancakes, or yogurt. Puree a batch for a dessert...

Edamame; Heart healthy Food Edamame is a green vegetable more commonly known as soya bean.These green soybeans are moving beyond Japanese restaurants, where they’re a tasty appetizer. They’re packed with soy protein, which can lower blood triglyceride levels. A half cup of edamame also has 9 grams of cholesterol-lowering fiber — equal to four slices of whole-wheat bread....

Carrots: Heart healthy food. The latest research on carrots shows these sweet, crunchy veggies may help control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of developing diabetes. They’re also a top cholesterol-fighting food, thanks to ample amounts of soluble fiber — the kind found in carrots. Carrots are an excellent source of Vitamin A, which is necessary for healthy eyesight, skin, growth, and also aids our bodies in resisting infection. Carrots have a higher natural sugar content than all other vegetables with the exception of beets. This is why they make a wonderful snack when eaten raw and make a tasty addition to a variety of cooked dishes. Carrots are also great for juicing, and the juice is also rich in vitamin A. juice is also rich in vitamin A  CARROT JUICE  Recipe Benefits of Carrot Juice   Different  varieties of carrots  ...

Extra Virgin Olive Oil This oil is, made from the first press of olives, is especially rich in heart-healthy antioxidants called polyphenols, as well as healthy monounsaturated fats. When olive oil replaces saturated fat (like butter), it can help lower cholesterol levels. Polyphenols may protect blood vessels. Diet Tip: Use for salads, on cooked veggies, with bread so much...

Eat More Soy Soy: A Miracle Bean Soy is an excellent source of dietary protein, including all essential amino acids. Soy is also a source of lecithin or phospholipid. Soy beans contain fairly high levels of several compounds with demonstrated anti-cancer-activity. For example soy beans are a very rich source of isoflavanoids, such as genistein.  These isoflavonoids have been shown to inhibit the growth  of both human breast and prostate cancer cells. Isoflavones are phytochemicals which mimic the activity of estrogen in the body without the negative effects of taking estrogen. Research shows that soy may help protect against or heal some of the sun’s photoaging damage. One study, published in the European Journal of Nutrition,reported that a soy-based supplement (whose ingredients also included vitamins, fish protein, and extracts from white tea, grapeseed, and tomato) improved the skin’s structure and firmness after just six months. Source: Mayo Clinic. Natural Remedies Encyclopedia, Vance Ferrell & Harold M. Cherne, M.D....