With Valentine’s Day spending reaching a staggering £1.6 billion[1], and the average Brit forking out £45 on their loved one, this year it is time to invest in matters closer to the heart. So on February 14th, forget tacky gifts or swiping on your dating app and focus on loving your own heart instead - spending just a few pounds to boost your heart’s health could add years to your life!
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Linwoods health foods are the leading producers of natural and milled organic superfoods, seeds and nuts. Teaming up with doctor, blogger and personal trainer Dr. Hazel Wallace (@TheFoodMedic) they’ve put together everyday tips you can incorporate into your daily routine that will make a difference to the health of your heart.
As animal products such as meat, fish and eggs are removed from the vegan diet, this can often lead to vegans running low on essential minerals and vitamins.
Omega-3 and calcium are vital to the heart’s health and are particularly high in foods such as fish and dairy. Super food blends provide a natural source of dietary fibre, essential vitamins, antioxidants and minerals which can help supplement a vegan diet and give them a source of heart healthy nutrition. All it takes is one sprinkle added to any meal to double your daily nutrition.
FLAXSEED:
Flaxseed is a heart health super food, full of fibre, which helps lower cholesterol, and omega-3 fatty acids, which can help improve your good cholesterol!
CHOCOLATE:
Cacao is one of the most nutrient dense foods in the world because of its rich source of nutrients known as polyphenols. Cacao has also been shown to reduce the amount of both LDL (bad) and total cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart disease.
A SPRINKLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY:
Pack every meal full of heart-loving nutrition by adding a sprinkle of superfoods to your porridge which will more than doubles your daily intake of Omega-3.
MAGNESIUM:
In a recent study, consuming the RDI (200mg) of dietary magnesium has been associated with a 22% lower risk of coronary heart disease[2]. Just one sprinkle (30g) hemp provides 50% of your recommended daily allowance (RDI)[3].
GET MOVING:
Just 30 minutes of moderate activity a day can reduce your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure as well as reducing stress, tension, depression and anxiety.
Linwoods products are sourced globally in their raw form and are selected from the best suppliers and growers to ensure the highest quality and standards, which today deliver accessible, easy-to-use nutrition to health-conscious consumers around the world.
Linwoods is available to purchase through the website, or at a number of health food stores with products starting from £4.99.
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