Eat Smart for Your Heart

With heart disease at an all-time high I felt it was important that I shared many ways to stay heart healthy.

There are many natural ingredients that can, by incorporating them into your diet and exercise program, improve and maintain your heart health. Nutrients associated with their ability to help lower cholesterol include:

Policosanol - has been shown to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL).

Niacin (Vitamin B3) - can help reduce total cholesterol levels in higher dosages.

Green Tea - among its many therapeutic benefits green tea has been shown to lower the amount of LDL's in the blood stream, and aids in the prevention of blood vessel constriction.

Fish Oil - contains Omega 3 fatty acids (DHA & EPA) which can lower LDL cholesterol levels in the body.

Chromium Polyniconate - this organic version of chromium can help lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as raise HDL (good) cholesterol.

Nutrients associated with their ability to help lower triglyceride levels include:

Fish Oil - Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to lower triglycerides in conjunction with Vitamin C and a low carbohydrate diet.

Vitamin C - works in conjunction with fish oil to lower triglyceride levels.

Guggulipid - has been shown to reduce triglyceride and cholesterol levels.

Green Tea - can significantly lower triglyceride levels in the blood.

More next week on overall heart health…