Foods that improve heart health

Salmon and tuna

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Olive oil

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A small handful of these nuts daily can lower your cholesterol and protect your heart’s arteries from inflammation.

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Oranges

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Avocados

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Consuming dark chocolate in moderation can help boost your heart health and lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

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Dairy not only helps your bones stay strong, but also helps control your blood pressure.

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Cherries

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Greens are packed with vitamins, minerals, and nitrates that help open blood vessels so oxygen-rich blood can reach your heart.

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Foods that improve heart health

Salmon and tuna

These fish are high in omega-3s–healthy fats that can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart rhythm disorders.

Olive oil

This oil is rich in antioxidants that help protect your blood vessels.

A small handful of these nuts daily can lower your cholesterol and protect your heart’s arteries from inflammation.

Walnuts and almonds

Oranges

This citrus fruit is filled with cholesterol-fighting fibers and potassium to help control or even lower your blood pressure.

Avocados

Avocados provide a great source of heart healthy fats which lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease.

Consuming dark chocolate in moderation can help boost your heart health and lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Dark chocolate

Dairy not only helps your bones stay strong, but also helps control your blood pressure.

Low-fat yogurt

Cherries

Cherries contain an antioxidant that helps protect your blood vessels and reduce inflammation.

Greens are packed with vitamins, minerals, and nitrates that help open blood vessels so oxygen-rich blood can reach your heart.

Dark leafy greens