What you eat can help keep you and your heart ticking along. Combined with regular physical activity, plenty of sleep and stress management, incorporating the right nutritious foods into your diet can support your heart — and your whole body. When most of us think of heart healthy foods, we thing of veggies and "health food." But maintaining your heart health can be delicious — and a little bit decadent, Vanessa Rissetto, a registered dietitian and co-founder of Culina Health, tells TODAY.com. In fact, one of the five foods she recommends as best for heart health is chocolate. Dark chocolate, that is. If you can, opt for 85% cocoa dark chocolate to get the most fiber. But 72% cocoa dark chocolate isn't bad either. You can also pair dark chocolate with Greek yogurt or almonds for a tasty, fiber-filled snack, Rissetto says. So, if you're looking for a little end-of-month treat, try a square of heart healthy dark chocolate! |
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