20 Surprising Foods That Benefit A More Heart Healthy Lifestyle

Ginger

Recent research points to the possibility that ginger could possibly play a significant role in the maintaining of a healthy heart.  In fact, ginger has been used by many cultures for centuries to aid in the treatment of various cardiovascular conditions.  It is believed that ginger does indeed help in the reduction in the risk of heart attack and stroke.  Ginger works in the same manner as the current NSAID’s on the market.  The natural in nature herb acts to block the very genes that are responsible for causing inflammation to begin with.  Other studies state that ginger may very well aid in the lowering of blood cholesterol as well as preventing the clotting of blood.  When it comes to heart health, the anti-coagulating properties of ginger is a significant aid for those with heart disease.  The unobstructed flow of blood throughout the body can significantly reduce the possibility of heart attacks or even strokes due to blood clots forming.

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