Study: Just One Green Fruit Per Week Can Change Your Heart

Among fruits, kiwi is one of the richest sources of vitamins, polyphenols, and antioxidants. That's why Spanish researchers decided to test the effect of regular consumption of the fruit on the heart, since polyphenols and antioxidants are believed to protect against heart disease. While the study's sample size of 1,469 people was relatively small, the results were pretty surprising: eating at least one kiwi per week was associated with an improved blood lipid profile, with lower triglycerides and better levels of HDL or "good" cholesterol.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Study: Just One Kiwi Per Week Can Change Your Heart Among fruits, kiwi is one of the richest sources of vitamins, polyphenols, and antioxidants.  That's why Spanish researchers decided to test the effect of regular consumption of the fruit on the heart, since polyphenols and antioxidants are believed to help protect against heart disease. While the study’s sample size of 1,469 people was relatively small, the results were pretty encouraging: eating at least one kiwi per week was associated with an improved blood lipid profile, with lower triglycerides and better levels of HDL or “good” cholesterol. In fact, small dietary changes can have incredibly powerful effects on one's longevity. Here's how to start mastering your own. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health High Cholesterol? Here's How to Turn Things Around Without Drugs READ NOW The Best Workouts for Lowering Blood Pressure    READ NOW The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding a Heart Attack    READ NOW The Best Fruits for Fighting Heart Disease READ NOW Trending Now • Never Say This to Someone With Diabetes • 5 Celebrities Who Have an Autoimmune Disease • Have No Fear! Running 5K Is Easier Than You Think • 7 Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer • 5 Things You Didn't Know About Spin Class • How to Safely Get Better at the Side Plank • Tylenol After Surgery: Yes or No? Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.