Statistics have shown that heart disease is one of the top causes of death all over the world. Heart ailments have some risk factors like, genetics, age, weight, diet and lifestyle. It is therefore important to achieve and maintain a good heart health. Engaging in regular exercise is one of the preventive measures that you can take. Knowing your family history could also help your doctor determine the appropriate treatment or preventions that should be done.

Even though several supplements are now available in the market, natural food, particularly fruits are still the best to take in addressing heart health. Here are the best fruits that you can take to stay away from heart disease:

~Red grapefruit – more antioxidant properties in red than white grapefruit
~Pomegranate – contains punicalagins, which is a very powerful cardio-protective antioxidant
~Kiwi – lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) and best source for vitamin C
~Red and purple grapes – contains the powerful resveratrol
~Blueberries – contains pterostilbene, a newly discovered antioxidant