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Heart Healthy Foods

Jenna Braddock, RD

ginger

– Ginger contains very potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols. – Health benefits: natural anti-inflammatory. – Linked to lowering blood glucose, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides

cilantro

– Positive effects may include reduced total and LDL (bad) cholesterol and even increase HDL cholesterol (good) levels.

basil

– Source of vitamin A and magnesium, both which promote a healthy heart. – It is anti-inflammatory, offering potential protection against the physiological impact of chronic stress.