(Fitbie.com–) Once again, choose one of these healthy, nutrient-rich foods to start your week! Nothing is better to keep you energize than with foods with loaded antioxidants and nutrients. Don’t forget to also do your 15-min ab exercises!
Chia Seeds

“Chia seeds are a nutrition powerhouse,” says Robin Barrie Kaiden, RD. “They offer maximum nutrition and minimal calories. They’re filling, energizing, and loaded with vitamins and minerals.” One tablespoon of chia seeds contains just 60 calories, as well as 3 g of heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids, which help lower blood pressure and triglycerides, and aids in the reduction of plaque buildup. The whopping 6 g of fiber a teaspoon of chia seeds packs (a slice of 100% whole grain bread contains only 3 g) also promotes a healthy heart. Soluble fiber binds around bile, which is partially composed of bad cholesterol, in the gut and helps eliminate it with the body’s waste, says Julie Zumpano, RD, LD, of the Preventative Cardiology and Women’s Cardiovascular Center at the Cleveland Clinic. Chia can be eaten by the spoonful, blended into smoothies, or stirred into soups, and it also makes a great salad or yogurt topper. To get benefits on the go, try 100-calorie Health Warrior Chia Bars.
Sardines

This little fish is so much more than a tasty pizza topping. Omega 3 fatty acids are found in only two forms: in plants (like chia seeds) or in oil-rich, fatty fish such as sardines. Fish oil not only increases your HDL, or “good,” cholesterol (which helps prevent heart attack) but also reduces the risk of sudden death in people who have already suffered a heart attack, according to the Mayo Clinic. Fresh sardines are great sautéed in olive oil with lemon and garlic—plus, they’re tiny, so they cook quickly. Chopped sardines are perfect for topping salads or adding extra flavor to pasta and vegetable dishes in the place of other flavorful, high-cholesterol proteins, like bacon. Fresh is always best; if you have canned sardines on hand, remember that they tend to have a higher sodium content. Individuals on a sodium-restricted diet—like those with high blood pressure—should carefully account for this detail, says Zumpano.
Blueberries

To boost your heart health, go blue! Blueberries contain a compound known as anthocyanin, a type of flavonoid. Flavonoids are antioxidants, which protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, and have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, says Zumpano. (Learn what foods boost your mood with this blissed-out plan!) A 2011 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who consumed the highest amount of anthocyanin in their diet—mostly from eating lots of blueberries and strawberries—saw an 8% reduction in their risk for high blood pressure, compared with those who ate the least amount of anthocyanin. The same study found that people who consumed at least one serving of blueberries per week were 10% less likely than those who ate no blueberries to develop high blood pressure.
Yams

For those who think fiber and cardboard are synonymous, we’ve got a sweet surprise: Just one cup of baked yams provides you with more than 21% of your daily recommended intake of dietary fiber, which helps your body rid itself of bile and the LDL (“bad”) cholesterol it contains. Yams and sweet potatoes also contain beta-carotene, a carotenoid. Carotenoids are heart-protective antioxidants found in many colorful fruits and veggies, like carrots, bell peppers, and tomatoes—all heart smart choices.
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