Seeds and Nuts
Nuts are seeds are nutrient-dense foods, which means that they’re loaded with vitamins and minerals — essentially all your body needs.
Almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, they’re all excellent additions to your meals and will help you keep your heart healthy.
For starters, nuts and seeds have proteins that can complement your daily intake without exceeding healthy amounts of animal-based proteins. Healthy monounsaturated fats in seeds lower your cholesterol levels, and minerals like iron keep your circulatory system up and running.