You may be tempted to opt for champagne and oysters for your Valentine's Day (which also happens to be National Heart Month), but experts say there are better, heart-healthier options for your love. Here are 8 Heart-healthy options to indulge in on that special day.
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Red Wine – Pinots, shirahs, merlots - experts say all red wines are a good source of catechins and reservatrol to aid ‘good’ cholesterol”
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Dark Chocolate, (70 percent or higher cocoa content) - Nutritionists report that truffles, soufflés and even hot chocolate can be a good source of resveratrol and cocoa phenols (flavonoids) as long as dark chocolate with a high content of coca is used
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Salmon/Tuna – Especially white, or albacore, tuna and salmon are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, and canned salmon contains soft bones that give an added boost of calcium intake
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Flaxseeds – Experts recommend choosing either brown or golden yellow, and have them ground for a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, phytoestrogens
Related: How to Fit Chocolate into Your Diet this Valentine's Day
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Oatmeal – Cooked for a breakfast porridge or used in breads or desserts, oatmeal is a good source of soluble fiber, niacin, folate and potassium
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Black or kidney beans – Eat them raw for an even higher source of niacin, folate, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, soluble fiber
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Walnuts and Almonds – Both walnuts and almonds contain omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, heart favorable mono-and polyunsaturated fats
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Blueberries/cranberries/raspberries/strawberries – Berries are a good source of beta carotene and lutein, anthocyanin, ellagic acid (a polyphenol), vitamin C, folate, potassium and fiber
So whip up something delicious and healthy this Valentine's Day!
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