10 Best Foods for Your Heart
Oatmeal
Start your day with a steaming bowl of oats, which are full of omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and potassium. This fiber-rich superfood can lower levels of LDL (or bad) cholesterol and help keep arteries clear.
Opt for coarse or steel-cut oats over instant varietieswhich contain more fiberand top your bowl off with a banana for another 4 grams of fiber.
Try this recipe: Chai Oatmeal
Next: Salmon
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