Super Foods for Heart Protection

Following is a list of super foods that will protect your heart and will prevent heart disease. These foods are also high in blood pressure lowering nutritients calcium, magnesium and potassium, so they are also good for prevention of hypertension.

In the nutrition data, the % shown are the % of the daily Value for a 2000 calorie diet.

Spinach, cooked (1/2 cup) Vitamin B6 : 11% Vitamin E : 5% Folate : 33% Calcium : 12% Magnesium : 20% Potassium : 12%
Black-eyed beans, cooked (1/2 cup) Vitamin B6 : 3% Folate : 26% Calcium : 11% Magnesium : 11% Potassium : 10%
Broccoli, Boiled (1/2 cup) Vitamin B6 : 6% Vitamin E : 7% Folate : 10% Calcium : 4% Magnesium : 5% Potassium : 7%
Fat free Milk (1 cup) Vitamin B6 : 5% Vitamin B12 : 15% Calcium : 28% Magnesium : 6.5% Potassium : 11%
Tea, Raspberry, Strawberry and Bilberry Juices A cup of tea everyday can cut down the risk of heart disease by preventing fatty deposits from building up in arteries, according to a study in Glasgow and France. The protective effect comes from the phenolic compounds and flavonoids found in these drinks, reprts the study published in the journal Food Chemistry (September 2009). The juice of strawberry, raspberry or bilberry has the same protecvtive effect.
Tuna, canned, in water (3 oz.) Vitamin B6 : 19% Vitamin B12 :31 Vitamin E : 7 Magnesium : 7 Potassium : 6
Pink salmon, with bones, canned (3 oz.) Vitamin B6 : 13 Vitamin B12 : 62 Vitamin E : 6 Calcium : 18 Magnesium : 7 Potassium : 8
Tofu, firm (3 oz) Folate : 6% Calcium : 3% Magnesium 6% Potassium : 5%
Wheat germ (2 Tbsp) Vitamin B6 : 7 Vitamin E 13 Folate : 12 Magnesium : 11 Potassium : 4
Kidney beans, cooked (1/2 cup) Vitamin B6 : 6 Folate : 29 Calcium : 3 Magnesium : 10 Potassium : 10
Papaya (1 medium) Vitamin E :17 Folate : 29 Calcium: 7 Magnesium : 8 Potassium : 22

A general guideline for eating healthy foods is given at dietary recommendations for healthy heart foods.

The information given on this page is a general guidance only. It is in no way a medical advise. Please consult your doctor.


	Following is a list of super foods that will protect your heart and will prevent heart disease. These foods are also high in blood pressure lowering nutritients calcium, magnesium and potassium, so they are also good for prevention of hypertension. In the nutrition data, the % shown are the % of the daily Value for a 2000 calorie diet. All Cholesterol Articles High Triglycerides Lower Cholesterol Cholesterol levels Cholesterol Ratio Cholesterol Units Raise HDL Cholesterol Cholesterol Free Foods Low Cholesterol Diet Psyllium husk benefits, cholesterol lowering recipes Foods to lower cholesterol Foods High in Omega 3 Cooking Oil Oats, Oat Bran, Quaker Oats Blood pressure chart High blood pressure diet Cholesterol in Cheese Cholesterol in eggs Cholesterol in chicken Cholesterol content of fish Cholesterol in French fries Cholesterol in meat Cholesterol in scallops,crab,lobster, oyster,clams Cholesterol in Cheese Cholesterol in milk Cholesterol in oils Spinach, cooked (1/2 cup) Vitamin B6 : 11% Vitamin E : 5% Folate : 33% Calcium : 12% Magnesium : 20% Potassium : 12% Black-eyed beans, cooked (1/2 cup) Vitamin B6 : 3% Folate : 26% Calcium : 11% Magnesium : 11% Potassium : 10% Broccoli, Boiled (1/2 cup) Vitamin B6 : 6% Vitamin E : 7% Folate : 10% Calcium : 4% Magnesium : 5% Potassium : 7% Fat free Milk (1 cup) Vitamin B6 : 5% Vitamin B12 : 15% Calcium : 28% Magnesium : 6.5% Potassium : 11% Tea, Raspberry, Strawberry and Bilberry Juices A cup of tea everyday can cut down the risk of heart disease by preventing fatty deposits from building up in arteries, according to a study in Glasgow and France. The protective effect comes from the phenolic compounds and flavonoids found in these drinks, reprts the study published in the journal Food Chemistry (September 2009). The juice of strawberry, raspberry or bilberry has the same protecvtive effect. Tuna, canned, in water (3 oz.) Vitamin B6 : 19% Vitamin B12 :31 Vitamin E : 7 Magnesium : 7 Potassium : 6 Pink salmon, with bones, canned (3 oz.) Vitamin B6 : 13 Vitamin B12 : 62 Vitamin E : 6 Calcium : 18 Magnesium : 7 Potassium : 8 Tofu, firm (3 oz) Folate : 6% Calcium : 3% Magnesium 6% Potassium : 5% Wheat germ (2 Tbsp) Vitamin B6 : 7 Vitamin E 13 Folate : 12 Magnesium : 11 Potassium : 4 Kidney beans, cooked (1/2 cup) Vitamin B6 : 6 Folate : 29 Calcium : 3 Magnesium : 10 Potassium : 10 Papaya (1 medium) Vitamin E :17 Folate : 29 Calcium: 7 Magnesium : 8 Potassium : 22 A general guideline for eating healthy foods is given at dietary recommendations for healthy heart foods. The information given on this page is a general guidance only. It is in no way a medical advise. Please consult your doctor.
HEALTH & FITNESS Negative Calorie Foods Diet Calorie Intake Fast Weight Loss Metabolism Boosters Weight Gain Diet Warning Signs of Diseases Diabetes Symptoms Signs Home Remedies Memory Improvement BEAUTY & SKIN CARE Acne Home Remedies Homemade Beauty Recipes Teeth Care EXERCISE & FITNESS Exercises With Gym Ball FOODS & NUTRITION Food Poisoning Symptoms Calorie Counter Junk Food Nutrition Articles High Protein Foods Foods High In Calcium Foods High in Iron Potassium Rich Foods High Antioxidants Foods Soluble Fiber Foods Dietary Fiber Nutrition chart Anti Aging Vitamins Fat Soluble Vitamins Water Soluble Vitamins Diet Plan Low Fat Vegetarian Recipes		Email This Page Bookmarks : Share

Natural Super Foods for Heart Protection