8) Fatty fish
The American heart association recommends eating fish regularly two or three times per week for better heart-health. One of the best heart-health fishes to have is salmon which is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 can increase HDL and helps decrease body inflammation. One large cohort study founded that adequate intake of fish rich in long-chain omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids increases levels of HDL and decreases blood pressure, and participants who eat fatty fish regularly were less likely to develop metabolic syndrome. This is not for salmon only, but also for tuna, and mackerel. One study found that eating tuna regularly decreases the risk of strokes. If you choose to consume canned seafood, take care of canning high content of sodium as it may affect your blood pressure.
