Pistachios: A Nutty Treat to Better Health
This list of heart-friendly foods would not be complete without the inclusion of nuts. So, here go pistachios. Generally, nuts are always a great source of good fats; Pistachios, however, go an extra mile. They contain compounds known as ‘Sterols.
These compounds which are the main ingredient in products meant to lessen or curb blood cholesterol are strategic in blocking cholesterol-absorptive mechanisms in the gut. As such, having a crunchy treat of pistachios every now and then means you are taking care of your heart as well.
Chocolate: A Deserved Reason to Smile
Say what you want about chocolate. It is fattening, it is sour, it can be sweet, but do not say it is not healthy in moderate doses. As it seems, cocoa, the original form of chocolate before it overly processed, is a well of antioxidants, which are an impenetrable shield against cardiovascular diseases.
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