'I'm A Doctor – Try These Foods And Exercises To Improve Fitness And Heart Health'

This, of course, includes eating healthily and exercising regularly – but it can be tough to know where to start if you're a newbie.

Dr Claire Merrifield, GP and medical director at Selph , has shared some foods that you'll want to add more of into your diet, and exercises you can attempt in order to take care of your heart and lead a healthier lifestyle .

⁘There are several foods which are great for heart health. It's important to understand though, that if you want to really boost your heart health, it's not just about adding in one or two 'heart healthy' foods. You need to look at your whole dietary pattern, which can be a lot harder,⁘ Dr Merrifield shared.

She continued: ⁘If we look at individual foods, the best foods for heart health are fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts and extra virgin olive oil.

⁘Fruits and vegetables are rich in polyphenols which help to reduce inflammation, blood pressure and cholesterol. They are also high in fibre which benefits the gut microbiome to improve heart health.

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