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11. Apples 13. Coffee
Although an apple a day doesn’t really Let’s assume you’re one of the millions
keep the doctor away, it might help you of people around the globe that just
reduce how frequently you need to visit can’t function without that first mug of
your cardiologist. In every juicy bite is a coffee in the morning. While the caffeine
ton of antioxidants and minerals that do content is what gets you up, it can also
more than just keeping blood pressure keep your heart pumping for longer. A
within controllable levels. They can stronger heart pumps enough blood and
lower cholesterol levels, play a role in oxygen throughout the whole body. Try
preventing certain cancers, and they’re and keep your coffee consumption within
a diabetic-friendly snack. Insider tip: reason—umm, plus the milk and sugar
Pair your apple with almonds or almond that you may add to it. It’s black coffee
butter. A delicious combo which helps that does the trick.
the apple go down easier.
14. Avocado
12. Broccoli
Broccoli is another one of those Whether you love them or not, avocados
vegetables that gets underserved hate. are a super superfood for a very good
Hating broccoli was the “cool” thing reason. Avocados are full of healthy fat,
to do as kids, but they don’t even taste potassium, and antioxidants, all of which
that bad! Broccoli can also help control can help lower the risk of heart disease
cholesterol levels, clear arterial plaque, and stroke. Whether you like it in dip
and assist diabetes patients in keeping form (low salt, please) or sliced on toast,
blood sugar within tolerable levels. you should eat more avocado!
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