Control cholesterol levels, and get your heart and circulation going with these stimulating foods, rich in the nutrients vitamin E, omega-3 and 6 essential fatty acids, vitamin C, selenium, magnesium, calcium, potassium and fiber—all vital for healthy heart and circulation.

• Green vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, asparagus are excellent sources of fiber and vitamin C, essential in maintaining healthy blood vessels
• Avocados are high in monounsaturated fats and vitamin E that help keep cholesterol counts down
• Walnuts are full of omega-3 essential fatty acids and vitamin E that help boost the immune system, reduce blood clots and protect against heart attacks
• Almonds and cashews are a great source of calcium and magnesium and help to reduce blood cholesterol
• Shrimp and crab are an important source of selenium—a major antioxidant, which helps to maintain a healthy heart
• Oily fish—mackerel, salmon, tuna and trout are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids—a must for healthy heart function and circulation by increasing good HDL levels, lowering triglyceride levels, protecting arteries from plaque build up and lowering blood pressure
• Garlic and onion add flavor and heart protection by reducing cholesterol and lowering blood pressure
• Bananas are rich in potassium—important for maintaining blood pressure
• Kiwi and strawberries are good sources of vitamin C, promoting iron absorption and maintaining healthy blood vessels
• Oatmeal is rich in soluble fiber, magnesium, potassium, folate, niacin, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids—fiber rich foods help lower cholesterol levels
• Brown rice offers an abundance of B-complex vitamins that help protect against blood clots and hardening of the arteries

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