Phytonutrients

Part 3 of great food for a healthy cardiovascular system – Apples

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Apple.JPGCan an apple a day really help keep the doctor away?   

Research says yes – especially long term and especially when we look at cardiovascular disease. Fruit and vegetables (my favourites) have long been associated with good health and the prevention of chronic health conditions. Evidence suggests it is the constituent of soluble fibre, pectin as well as the phytochemicals; polyphenols, and flavonoids in apples which are most beneficial for CVD prevention and progression. Continue reading →

Part 2 of great food for a healthy cardiovascular system – Fish

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We all know fish is good for us but why and how can increasing intake reduce CVD risk factors?

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and are the constituents of fish evidence suggests is responsible for the cardiovascular health benefits, due to their proven anti-inflammatory, anti-lipidemic, anti-platelet anti-arrhythmic and vasodilatory properties.  Continue reading →