5. Chia seeds
In spite of their size, these black seeds are really powerful. In fact, they are among the healthiest foods on earth. Chia seeds are full of nutrients that benefit both physical and mental health. The Aztecs and Mayans thought that chia seeds works as strength boosters. How so? Because all messengers could run all day after consuming these tiny seeds; as a result, “chia” means “strength” in the ancient Mayan language.
It is a complete mystery to us why chia seeds are considered a modern-day food, however, if you haven’t tried them yet, you can find them at your local grocery store, or you can purchase them on Amazon.
Now, let’s go back to the cholesterol-lowering part: there tiny black seeds contain certain nutrients that may lower your LDL cholesterol, while raising HDL cholesterol.
Plus, numerous studies have shown that chia seeds are particularly beneficial for people who struggle with hypertension. To sum things up, chia seeds are heart-friendly foods that can be paired with many foods such as Greek yogurt, salads, smoothies, granola bars, pudding and even cakes.
