Heart Healthy Superfoods

Tuna for Omega-3s

No doubt about that tuna is a good source of heart-healthy due to it contains omega-3s; which generally costs less than salmon. So Albacore or white tuna contains more omega-3s than other tuna varieties. Here are other fish that are rich of omega-3s, too: lake trout, mackerel, anchovies, herring, and sardines.

Here is a good recipe: Try this: grill tuna steak with lemon and dill; however, please choose tuna packed in water, not in oil.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This type of oil made from the first press of olives. Especially, this oil is rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, as well as antioxidants called polyphenols. Did you know when we use olive oil instead of saturated fat like butter or cheese, it can help lower you cholesterol levels. An antioxidants, polyphenols may protect our blood vessels, too.

Try this: Use for mixed salads, on cooked mixed veggies, serve with bread. This can help us to fight for cold-pressed and use within six months.

Photos by: webmd.com