Taking the right steps (both literally and figuratively) to boost heart health is crucial to stave off cardiovascular disease.
. So how does green tea promote cardiovascular health in particular? “It is packed with powerful antioxidants—especially one called epigallocatechin gallate —which can help prevent atherosclerosis and plaque buildup in the arteries,” Dr. Cao shares. “These same antioxidants may alleviate pain by reducing inflammation and prevent cancer by preventing oxidation or radicals from injuring our cells and their DNA.
To max out the benefits of green tea for your heart and overall health, Dr. Cao recommends brewing one or two cups daily.If there’s one alt-milk you should prioritize for heart health, Dr. Cao says it should be oat milk. “Oat milk is an easily digestible, low-saturated fat, low-sugar drink that contains nothing that could be bad for you,” he says. “It is high in beta-glucan—a type of soluble fiber with heart benefits—and oat milkby helping to reduce the adsorption of cholesterol particles.
Dr. Cao says a cup or two of oat milk a day will yield the biggest benefits, so go ahead and whip up a rich oat milk latte, pour it into a smoothie, or use it as a base for chia pudding.Last on our cardiologist-approved drink list: freshly squeezed fruit and/or veggie juices. “[They] provide vitamins, phytonutrients, polyphenols, and healthy natural sugars that can help prevent the hardening of arteries,” Dr. Cao explains.
However, Dr. Cao shares two special considerations to remember. First, serving size is key. “Studies show that drinking no more than five ounces a day of freshly squeezed fruit and/or vegetable juice lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke,” he says. Second, he notes that this recommendation isn’t interchangeable with store-bought juices that contain additives and preservatives.
Going the freshly squeezed route may require more time, effort, and money, but know that it’ll be worth it. “It pays when it comes to your health,” Dr. Cao concludes.Sign up today to have the latest well-being news and expert-approved tips delivered straight to your inbox.
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