A Few Good Things for Cardiovascular Health

With this month being American Heart Month, heart disease is in the spotlight so I’m featuring a Millie’s Musings that focusses on cardiovascular health.

Millie’s note was simple with reference to a food, a vitamin and a mineral that are good for cardiovascular health.

(The Food)

• Cantaloupe: Can help B.P. & cholesterol

(The Vitamin)

• Vitamin C helps keep arteries clear & blood moving by preventing cholesterol from oxidizing and gumming up the artery walls

(The Mineral)

• Potassium, a mineral that helps B.P.

• Body uses Potassium to help eliminate excess sodium.

• Potassium may also thwart hardening of the arteries & the formation of blood clots that can trigger heart attack & strokes.

I think it’s generally known that bananas are a good source of potassium.

Here are some other good sources of potassium:

• Avocados
• Raisins
• Tomatoes
• Prunes

So there you have it, a few simple things to be sure are in your diet to help your cardiovascular health!