Legumes
Beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas are excellent sources of plant-based proteins that can substitute meat intake. That alone can make your heart healthier in the long run.
Dietary fiber, in the form of resistant starch, lower cholesterol levels too, and antioxidants, like polyphenols, are also heart-friendly by protecting your heart and artery tissues. All of this makes this food category one of the healthiest additions to your diet, especially for your heart.
In soups, stews, and casseroles, legumes are hearty, healthy, and delicious.
