Figs
Studies over the years have shown one thing to remain true—deaths due to heart disease drop with each additional serving of fruit. Included in that study is the carotenoid-containing fruits better known as figs. Figs, like many other fruits that mother nature has provided, are nutrient dense—containing a generous amount of fiber, vitamins, and potassium. They are also chock full of plague-fighting potent polyphenols. When working towards preventing, or even day to day fighting off of heart disease, this little gem is definitely one ally you will want in your arsenal. Figs are also known to immunize LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, against the attack of free radicals as well protecting against the onset of atherosclerosis—an abnormality in the inner layer of the arterial walls.
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