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Fiber, healthy fats and antioxidants.
Did you know that a half-cup of almonds provides about 8 grams of fiber?
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Thats about a third of our daily requirements for fiber!
Apples
Apples are a great choice for both heart health and gut health.
Specifically, apples contain a throw in ofsoluble fibercalled pectin that acts as a prebiotic in the gut.
That means it helps your healthy gut bacteria to thrive.
Avocado
Avocados are a high-fat food, but most of those fat grams are heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
Monounsaturated fats help to reduce our LDL or our bad cholesterol, saysPatricia Kolesa, M.S., RDN.
Like the other foods on this list, avocados are also full of fiber.
Fiber promotes regular bowel movements by adding bulk to the stool, says Kolesa.
Theyre rich in dietary nitrates, which your body converts to nitric oxide to improve blood flow and circulation.
These brightly colored veggies can be purchased canned, fresh, jarred or pickled.
Woodson recommends using them insandwiches, salads and more to add a pop of color and nutrition!
Plus, berries are some of thehighest-fiber fruitsyou can eat.
Berries can be enjoyed on their own or as a topping for foods like yogurt, oatmeal orchia pudding.
Lentils are a fiber-rich, plant-based protein thats great for heart health and digestion.
Walnuts
Another excellent food for your gut and heart is walnuts.
Walnuts also provide fiber and bioactive compounds that support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, says Snider.
SCFAs are known to help reduce inflammation in the gut while promoting a healthy and strong gut lining.
Walnuts can be easily added to yogurt or oatmeal.
For a more creative use of walnuts, try thisWalnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon.
As a bonus, beta-glucan is also great for your gut.
This fiber acts as a prebiotic, nourishing beneficial gut bacteria and improving overall gut health, says Snider.
Each 12 cup of uncooked oats has 4 grams of fiber or 14% of the DV.
There are so many easy and delicious ways to enjoy oats, fromsmoothiesand hot oatmeal toovernight oatsand energy balls.
And these eight foods, in particular, are good for your heart and gut.
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