9. Oranges
Oranges are full of flavones, which can lower your bad cholesterol and raise the good cholesterol in your body. You can eat them individually or drink fresh orange juice. In one study, women who consumed high amounts of the flavonoids from oranges and grapefruits had a 19% lower risk of ischemic stroke than women who don’t get as much of these compounds (18). Oranges and other citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which also lowers your risk of heart disease.
10. Salmon
Salmon is a fish that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for your heart. Getting enough omega-3 lowers your risk of arrhythmia and atherosclerosis while also lowering your triglyceride levels. According to the American Heart Association, you should eat salmon or other fatty fish at least twice a week (19).
11. Pomegranate
Pomegranate’s bright red color gives a clue of what organ it benefits most! In one study, three months of daily pomegranate juice ingestion improved blood flow to the heart of heart disease patients. The juice also improves stress-induced myocardial ischemia. This is thanks to the soluble polyphenols, tannins, and anthocyanins found in the fruit (20).
12. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a classic heart-boosting choice! The fruit contains lycopene, as well as beta-carotene, folate, potassium, vitamin C, flavonoids, and vitamin E. These nutrients feed your heart and protect it from damage by reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, homocysteine, platelet aggregation, and blood pressure (21).
13. Oatmeal
