A recipe for a healthy heart would contain temperance, abundant open air and a little care. Yes, a little care is all that you need to save your heart from the so-called routine-induced diseases. You can reduce the risk of developing heart-related problems by making smart lifestyle changes and including foods that understand your heart such as:

* Nuts: They are rich in omega 3 fatty acids and thus help in reducing atrial plaque formation.

* Steamed Oat meal: It is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and folate that keep the arteries clear and also reduce the LDL levels.

* Salmon and other fatty fish: They are found to improve the HDL profile. Rich in protein this fish reduces the risk of strokes when consumed about twice a week.

* Dark chocolate: It is effective in reducing the LDL levels in blood. It also lowers the blood pressure and increases the blood flow to brain. Make sure that you buy dark chocolate with at least 70% coco.

* Whole grains: They are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals along with many other nutrients. The fiber of the grains binds the bile acids and weakens the capacity of liver to synthesise cholesterol during fat digestion.

* Onion and garlic: To reduce the blood cholesterol levels, include Onion and Garlic lavishly in your diet.

* Avocado: It contains monounsaturated fats and is good at reducing the LDL levels. Even a moderate consumption of avocados leads to improved HDL profile of the blood.

* Orange: They are rich in compounds called Flavanones, which work to reduce LDL and improves the HDL cholesterol. Eating one citrus fruit a day is believed to reduce the LDL cholesterol levels significantly.

To help these foods in making your heart strong, make sure that you eat less salt, lesser sugar and a diet low in processed and refined foods. Take care of your Heart.