Research suggests that proactively increasing good fat consumption may serve as preventative healthcare, possibly by shutting down inflammation A large study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that a diet rich in Omega-3’s and Omega-9’s had notably superior cardiovascular benefits than a low-fat diet. Healthy fats are actually good for you.
Foods that are high in heart-healthy fats include olive oil, sunflower oil, Brazil nuts, almonds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, avocado, and salmon.
By contrast, foods that are high in the worst kind of fats are light whipping cream, rich chocolate ice cream, braised beef short ribs, chocolate cream pie, roast pork ribs, ricotta cheese, prime rib steak, and whole milk.
By focusing more on reducing inflammation through a healthy diet, you can make a significant difference in your heart health. Inflammatory foods are now considered to be a leading cause of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, as well as colds, headaches, acid reflux, and allergies. Inflammation reducing foods are mainly vegetables ( green leafy ones especially), some whole grains, and some fruits, plus the healthy fats listed above.