Add these seven foods to your grocery list now for a tasty boost in heart health.
Heart-healthy fruit (yes, fruit!)
will improve your cardiovascular function and overall wellness.
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“Fruits are packed with fiber and are also a rich source of potassium.
Fresh,frozen, canned,and dried are all great ways to add more fruit to your diet.
Do aim, however, to eat whole fruit as much as possible to reap the most rewards.
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Apples
It turns out an apple a day could actually keep the doctor away.
Seek out shiny-skinned apples that are firm and free of bruises.
Then,store them in the refrigerator, in a fruit crisper, to extend their juiciness and crispness.
Fortunately, dried apricots deliver the same nutrients.
Don’t forget: frozen berries are just as healthy as fresh, so you might enjoy berries year-round.
Grapefruit
Serve up grapefruit for a dose of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
A single serving of grapefruit delivers 2.5 grams of fiber or about 7% of your daily quota.
When shopping, look for a grapefruit that’s heavy for its size and springy to touch.
They also may help improve blood pressure and can ward off your risk of developing atherosclerosis.
Like the other fruits in this list, oranges also give you potassium and fiber.
A large navel means it’s overripe.
Peaches
Pick up yellow peaches for a hit of beta-carotene (andthese recipes).
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