Heart Health

The heart muscle, about the size of a fist, is responsible for circulating blood through the body. This circulation supplies the entire body with oxygen and nutrients. The average adult heart accomplishes this once every 60 seconds.

Eating Right for Heart Health

One serving of cherries each day may lower heart attack and stroke risk by lowering the level of urate in the blood.

Walnuts may help keep arteries clear by improving artery-pumping and reducing the amount of sticky molecules that form plaque in the arteries.

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a sign of inflammed tissues and is a risk factor for heart diease. Diets high in fiber may reduce CRP levels. Try these foods to meet your daily recommended amount of fiber (25g for women and 38g for men): artichokes, spinach, raspberries and green peas.

Diets high in flavinoids may reduce risk of heart disease in women. Snack on these flavinoid-rich foods: stawberries, apples, onions, citrus and grapes.

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