Diabetic Living Australia

Eat your way TO A HEALTHY HEART

SPINACH

Rich in the B vitamins and folate, which plays an important role in managing homocysteine, an amino acid that narrows the arteries.

DRESSING

Loaded with protective vitamin C and anticoagulant garlic.

RED ONION

Rich in quercetin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and may help lower blood pressure.

PUMPKIN SEEDS

Help to maintain healthy blood vessels and top up your calcium, magnesium and zinc intake.

AVOCADO

A great source of potassium, making it good for blood pressure. Peel carefully, as many of the beneficial nutrients are found in the darker green

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