Fruits have the power to improve heart health. That’s because it’s high in nutrients that can help you lower your cholesterol and blood pressure while also losing weight. Here are fruits that are good for your heart.
Apples
Turns out an apple a day could actually keep the doctor away. Not only are apples a good way to add fiber to your diet and good for you but a couple of studies also found that people who regularly eat apples are less likely to develop high blood pressure
Bananas
Eat a banana and you’ll get vitamins B6 and C. You’ll also get fiber, potassium, and magnesium—all three of which are key nutrients that may help keep blood pressure in check.
Berries
Whether it’s blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries that you’re drawn to most, all berries are great sources of vitamin C and fiber. And eating a high-fiber diet has the potential to help lower cholesterol and your risk of heart disease.
Oranges
This citrus favorite is a real winner in the heart-healthy fruits category: research shows that the flavonoids in oranges (naringenin and hesperidin to name just two) have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers. They also may help improve blood pressure and can ward off your risk of developing atherosclerosis.
Grapefruit
Serve up grapefruit for a dose of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. A single serving of grapefruit delivers 2.5 grams of fiber, or about 7% of your daily quota. Plus, in a study of women (published in 2014 in the journal Food & Nutrition Research), those who regularly ate grapefruit or drank its juice had higher “good” HDL cholesterol, lower triglycerides, and weighed less.
