Fortify Your Heart

Fortunately, I am a heartless wretch and, therefore, mustn't worry about disease, cholesterol and other heart related ailments such as...ummm, emotion: hehe! This serves hugely beneficial when clients claim to be sucking in their last breaths of life, with their blood shot eyes trying to emote the pain of certain, imminent death...empathetic I am not.

However, if one does possess one of these hearts of which I speak, it is so incredibly important to take the most impeccable measures of care with it. These measures include controlled levels of stress (duh), not smoking (duh!), regular exercise (DUH!) and...particular dietary ingredients. Adding the following super-foods to your regular diet is a great way to start eating your way to a healthier heart:

1. Blueberries - delicious and brimming with enough antioxidents, fiber and vitamin C that you can forget your almost-nutritiously void glass of morning orange juice.

2. Salmon - not only a great source of protein, but is a brilliant source of heart-happy omega-3 fatty acids.

3. Soy - known for its protein, fiber and vitamins, but also shown to lower triglycerides, which helps to prevent cardiovascular disease.

4. Oatmeal - roughage and regularity...what more could you ask for in your breakfast? Perhaps, a seal of approval from the FDA that allows manufacturers to advertise oats as a way for you to lower your risk of heart disease. 

5. Spinach - the king of the vegetable world...and with just reason. Popeye was full of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals (especially iron and folate), helping to combat loss of eyesight AND heart disease.

Five simple, tasty ways to ensure a happier, healthier heart: eat 'em, live 'em, love 'em.