Foods for Heart Health

Edaku — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0300

Heart health depends on a mix of factors — activity level, genetics, and plenty of things outside our control — but diet is one of the few levers we can pull directly, every single day. A handful of foods keep showing up again and again in cardiovascular health guidance, and there are solid reasons behind that pattern.

Fatty fish and omega-3s

Salmon, mackerel, sardines, and other fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are linked to healthier triglyceride levels and general cardiovascular wellbeing. Working fatty fish into your diet regularly — a couple of times a week is a common target — is one of the most frequently repeated pieces of advice in heart-healthy eating guidelines. For anyone who doesn’t eat fish, flaxseed, chia seeds, and walnuts supply a plant-based source of omega-3s, though in a somewhat different form than the ones found in fish.

Heart Healthy Foods on Edaku

Foods for Heart Health

Fatty fish and omega-3s