Cardiovascular disease (heart disease) is currently the number one cause of death in the United States. According to the latest estimates by the American Heart Association, over 64 million Americans have one or more forms of cardiovascular disease.
Beat the statistics by snacking on these heart-helping foods along with a healthy exercise regimen!
- Almonds
- Bison
- Black beans
- Cabbage
- Coffee
- Grapes
- Kiwi
- Onions
- Oregano
- Peanuts
- Pumpkin seeds
- Shrimp
- Watermelon
- Whole-wheat pasta
- Yellow corn
Your turn to share! What have you been doing to be heart-healthy lately? Any heart-friendly snack advice?
Jennifer is a 27 year old personal trainer living in Connecticut. She is "Coach Jen" at 
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Twitter: JoannaSutter
September 10, 2010 at 7:58 am
I’m been drinking a lot of coffee, that counts, right??
I’ve also been wearing my heart rate monitor in the gym again…to make sure my heart muscle gets properly pumped!!
Joanna Sutter (Fitness & Spice)´s last [type] ..Glee Club
I would have never thought of bison to be on that list. Interesting!
erica´s last [type] ..Holy Moly Gucamole
Twitter: lauryannraik
September 10, 2010 at 11:45 am
Bison is an interesting one? Hmmm…Cacao is actually one of the biggest superfoods for your heart! Very high in magnesium, higher than most foods…and magnesium is the key to protect against heart disease and high blood pressure!!! Have a great Friday, i miss you….where have you BEEN???
Laury @thefitnessdish´s last [type] ..A Friday Five
Twitter: glamamomnyc
September 10, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Well, I’ve got the coffee down. Great list. I’m posting to Glamamom’s facebook page.
Glamamom´s last [type] ..WHY DIDNT I THINK OF THAT
Hmm.. heart friendly.. I’m all about a good cardio workout (Zumba and running for me)!! As far as foods, spinach is heart friendly and it has a billion other benefits too!!
Melissa´s last [type] ..Eyelashes- training- and of course zumba!
Twitter: robynrosstvg
September 10, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Interesting list…I wonder how much oregano you’d have to have for the benefits to kick in haha.
Robyn @ Wannabe Writer Runner´s last [type] ..Turning a negative into a positive
I’ve been exercising! Kind of..well.. actually.. now that I think about it, I’ve been slacking in that department. Oops. Will get on that tomorrow. I’ve started to get more sleep, does that count?
My heart healthy foods:
- Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, Sable Fish, Eel, Hamachi
- Leafy Greens
- Sugar-Free Ketchup
- Winter Squash (butternut, spaghetti, pumpkin)
- Whole Omega-3 Enriched Eggs
- Grass Fed Red Meats
- Sea Vegetables
Twitter: monique_m07
September 11, 2010 at 11:06 pm
You left off something big!! Fish!!
My family’s had lots of heart disease so I’m really big on eating foods that are heart healthy. Omega-3s found in salmon and other fish is HUGE! I love fish and it’s soo good for you
Monique@She’s Going The Distance´s last [type] ..Running Frustrations and Panko “Fried Chicken”
Love 14/15 – no bison for me.
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]´s last [type] ..Happy