{"id":2649,"date":"2014-01-27T11:39:46","date_gmt":"2014-01-27T09:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=2649"},"modified":"2014-01-27T11:39:46","modified_gmt":"2014-01-27T09:39:46","slug":"top-heart-healthy-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/top-heart-healthy-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Top Picks for Heart-Healthy Treats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/iStock_000006891525Small.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2650\" title=\"heart-health\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/iStock_000006891525Small.jpg\" alt=\"heart-health\" width=\"509\" height=\"339\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the season of romance and hearts are a-flutter! There\u2019s never been a better time to think about heart health \u2013 that\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together a little list of the best heart-loving foods you can enjoy every day.<\/p>\n<h3>Green Tea<\/h3>\n<p>A rich source of heart-healthy antioxidants. Studies have shown that those who drink <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Qi-Organic-China-Green-Tea-p-1753.html\" target=\"_blank\">green tea<\/a> regularly can reduce their risk of heart disease by up to 20%. It\u2019s a great anti-ageing remedy too.<\/p>\n<h3>Oats<\/h3>\n<p>Oatmeal has a stellar nutritional profile, high in soluble fibre, vitamin B1 and numerous essential minerals. The high fibre content helps to significantly lower cholesterol levels, soaking up bad cholesterol like a sponge and preventing your bloodstream from absorbing it. Start your day with a bowl of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/By-Nature-Organic-Rolled-Oats-p-3593.html\" target=\"_blank\">organic oats<\/a> and your heart will feel the benefits.<\/p>\n<h3>Blueberries<\/h3>\n<p>These little beauties are packed with super-nutrition; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/By-Nature-Dried-Blueberries-p-3088.html\">blueberries<\/a> are a great source of vitamin C and fibre, plus they\u2019re full of heart-healthy antioxidants like flavonoids and anthocyanins (which give them their deep blue colour). Eating blueberries regularly can reduce your risk of a heart attack by up to 30%. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/By-Nature-Dried-Strawberries-p-3092.html\">Strawberries<\/a>, raspberries and many other berries also have similar benefits.<\/p>\n<h3>Extra-Virgin Olive Oil<\/h3>\n<p>Replace ordinary cooking oil with pure cold-pressed <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Crede-Organic-Olive-Oil-p-541.html\">organic olive oil<\/a>, and you\u2019ll automatically make your daily diet more heart-healthy. Olive oil is full of monounsaturated fats, which work to reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels as well. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/By-Nature-Dried-Olives-p-3091.html\">Olives<\/a> themselves are also a great source of \u201cgood\u201d fats.<\/p>\n<h3>Chia Seed<\/h3>\n<p>This superfood is packed with omega 3 fatty acids and fibre. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Crede-Organic-Flaxseed-Oil-Capsules-p-1352.html\">Chia seed<\/a> is a powerful nutritional supplement with a whole host of health benefits, helping to control blood sugar levels and aid weight management as well. Add chia seeds to smoothies, yoghurt or oatmeal for a top-notch nutritional boost.<\/p>\n<h3>Dark Chocolate<\/h3>\n<p>A sweet treat to make your heart sing \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Honest-Raw-Chocolate-Slab-88-p-2380.html\">dark chocolate<\/a> (at least 60-70% cocoa) is full of flavonoids and polyphenols, which help to control blood pressure and protect your heart.<\/p>\n<p>Show your heart (and your taste buds) some love with these wholesome goodies!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the season of romance and hearts are a-flutter! There\u2019s never been a better time to think about heart health \u2013 that\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together a little list of the best heart-loving foods you can enjoy every day. 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