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# 10 foods help prevent heart disease
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/10_foods_help_prevent_heart_disease_0216121230/
- Published: 2012-02-16T13:20:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:17:50.000Z
- Description: A rundown of foods the author credits with protecting the heart, from cayenne pepper, spinach and blueberries to salmon, legumes, walnuts, oats, broccoli, asparagus, flaxseed, sweet potatoes and garlic, with the nutrients said to make each one useful.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Food, Nutrition, #vivvo-import

By Maria Cendejas

There is several foods that help prevent heart disease or cardiovascular disease.

Cayenne pepper

It has antioxidants and other valuable compounds that help protect the heart and arteries.

Spinach

It contains potassium, folate, calcium, betaine, antioxidant carotenoid lutein and nitrate. Spinach is one of the best vegetables you can eat on this planet.

Blueberries

Is packed with heart-healthy fiber and vitamin C. Blueberries are one of the most powerful sources of antioxidants.

Salmon

It has omega-3 fatty acids, which protect against heart disease and great source of protein.

Legumes

They are full of protein and has fiber, iron, calcium and potassium.

Nuts, particularly walnuts

Has a great source of proteins, vitamins, minerals and monounsaturated fats. Omega 3 fatty acids in walnuts are known to protect against heart disease.

Oats

It is a great source of fiber plus vitamins and minerals.

Broccoli

It gives you vitamins C and E, calcium, folate, fiber and beta-carotene. 

Asparagus

It contains important amount of folic acid, vitamin C, potassium and beta-carotene. Antioxidants are important in preventing heart disease.

Flaxseed

Flaxseed has a lot of fiber, omega-3s and other beneficial nutrients. Flaxseed contains also omega-3 fatty acids, which are protective against heart disease. Make sure to use flaxseed powder.

Sweet potatoes

They are great source of beta-carotene, fiber and vitamins A, C and E. Japanese say that sweet potatoes are the best anti-cancer food.

Garlic

It helps maintain a healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels and it also helps prevent atherosclerosis. The sulfur compounds in garlic are particularly good.