Heart-Healthy Foods

Oatmeal - A review of 67 studies showed that diets high in soluble fiber, like the kind in steel-cut oats, decrease total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol.


Salmon - Oily fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect your heart.


Nuts - Go for walnuts, almonds and macadamia nuts, which boast good-for-you mono- and polyunsaturated fats.


Extra-Virgin Olive Oil - A huge body of research confirms that its monounsaturated fats lower LDL cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease.


Berries - They lower inflammation and have a host of other cardiovascular perks, according to a report in the Nutritional Review.


Beans - In one study, people who ate legumes -- like beans and lentils -- at least four times a week had a 22 percent lower risk of heart disease than people who ate them less than once a week


Broccoli - These -- and other green veggies like kale and spinach -- have anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects, a 2008 study shows.