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15. Carrots
One vegetable we’re thankful that our your desserts and all foods to a new level.
kids love is carrots. You’ve undoubtedly However, that’s only assuming you like
heard that carrots can improve your eating ginger, to start with. If you do,
eyesight, but how can they help your you’ll be glad to know that ginger has
heart? It turns out that beta-carotene been known to prevent heart disease.
content, a robust antioxidant that gives Grate your own fresh ginger and make
carrots its unique orange color, can help a tisane to enjoy the full heart-healing
reduce the risk of heart disease. effects of the earthy spice.
16. Flax Seeds aka Alsi 18. Grapefruit
Flax seeds, like chia seeds, go well with You might not know just how beneficial
anything, either as a topping or to give the vitamin C content, especially at lunch
it body. That’s why fitness junkies love time in grapefruit can be for your skin,
blending flax seeds in their smoothies. mind, and heart. Grapefruit can actually
Well, the protein and fiber content chip away at arterial plaque, promoting
is why, but did you know that the improved blood pressure and keeping
antioxidants and fatty acid can keep heart disease at bay.
lower blood pressure and the risk of
heart disease? Even more reasons why 19. Green Tea
you should eat (powdered) flax seeds! If you’re looking for a low-caffeine drink
to replace your coffee addiction, try
17. Ginger drinking tea instead. More specifically,
A tiny grating of ginger can really elevate drink green tea. It contains less
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