Showing posts with label Heart Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heart Health. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Part 10 of 10 Healthy Fruits (Grapes)



Grapes have been shown to exhibit coronary benefits similar to those associated with drinking wine. Antioxidants called flavonoids are responsible for giving grapes their color, and they are also know to lower cholesterol, reduce blood clots, and decrease the risk of heart disease. Flavonoids mostly are found in darker-colored grapes.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Part 4 of 10 Healthy Fruits (Cantaloupe)



Cantaloupe contains many nutrients that promote cardiovascular health, such as potassium, which helps maintain healthy blood-pressure levels and muscle contractions. Cantaloupe also is a good source of folate and vitamin B6 which can prevent damage to artery walls