Are you a couch potato? Just eat these foods to help your heart out
Six foods that can boost heart health or reduce inflammation
- One in four American adults sits for more than eight hours daily, significantly increasing their risk of obesity, heart disease, and cancer.
- Eating foods rich in flavanols, powerful inflammation-fighting antioxidants, can help reduce blood pressure and mitigate the negative health effects of prolonged sedentary behaviour.
- Dr. Catarina Rendeiro from the University of Birmingham suggests that combining flavanol-rich foods with short breaks from inactivity, such as walking or standing, can enhance long-term health.
- High-flavanol unsweetened cocoa, leafy greens, and berries are highlighted for their ability to regulate blood flow, provide antioxidants, and potentially lower blood pressure.
- Green and black teas, plums, and various nuts like walnuts, almonds, and peanuts also contribute to improved blood circulation and reduced inflammation.