Pumpkin Seeds
One of the best natural sources of magnesium per 100 g, pumpkin seeds also supply zinc for immune function and phytosterols for prostate health.
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THE COLLECTION
Health Benefit: Heart Health
Every entry in this collection — sourced, checked and written to be read.
Tomato
Tomatoes are the richest common source of lycopene, a carotenoid linked to heart and prostate health — especially when cooked with fat.
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Peanut Butter
Natural peanut butter is a budget protein powerhouse. In large cohorts, regular peanut eaters show the same reduced cardiovascular risk as tree-nut eaters.
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Garlic
Garlic’s active compound allicin forms when you crush or chop the cloves, which is why preparation method matters as much as the bulb itself.
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Salmon (Atlantic)
Two servings of salmon a week roughly meets the EPA/DHA intake associated with lower cardiovascular risk, plus rare dietary vitamin D.
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Oats
Oats are the signature source of beta-glucan, the soluble fibre with an FDA-approved cholesterol-lowering claim.
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Sardines
Small, oily fish with omega-3, calcium and B12 packed into an edible-bone package that is also low in mercury.
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Quinoa
One of the few plant foods that delivers complete protein with all nine essential amino acids, plus magnesium and fibre.
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Brown Rice
Keeping the bran and germ intact gives brown rice three times the fibre of white rice plus magnesium and selenium.
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Buckwheat
A gluten-free pseudocereal with complete plant protein, high magnesium and rutin, useful for heart health and blood sugar control.
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Whole Wheat Bread
Keeping the bran and germ gives whole wheat bread more fibre, magnesium and B vitamins than white bread, supporting heart health and stable energy.
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Lentils
Few foods match lentils’ combination of plant protein, fibre and iron for the price.
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