Heart Disease Affecting Younger Women


Updated 11/28/07 4:54 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

If you think heart disease only happens to older folks, then think again.

Recent research has found that heart disease is affecting more younger women (ages 35-44) than ever thanks to the increasing rates of obesity, high blood pressure, and other harmful risk factors.

Keeping this scary statistic in mind, I think now would be a good time to remind you of some heart healthy foods that are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals — all of which have the power to keep your heart healthy while not breaking your diet. To find out the top ten read more

  1. High fiber cereals and breads
  2. Fish (salmon and tuna)
  3. Legumes (beans and peas)
  4. Nuts (walnuts and almonds)
  5. Skim milk
  6. Blueberries
  7. Apples and oranges
  8. Carrots
  9. Tomatoes
  10. Spinach and kale

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