Heart Health Extra Gift Basket

A healthy heart...what could be more important? A diagnosis or family history of heart disease requires lifestyle changes to regain or retain heart health. This thoughtful basket not only shows you really care, but also educates the recipient on how certain foods can help the heart.

Heart health has many facets, and a variety of foods, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals are necessary to address each one.

Magnesium protects against heart disease and is also important for regulation of heart rhythm and blood clotting. In light of this evidence, we've included magnesium-rich almonds and dark chocolate (yes, chocolate--it's also a good potassium and flavonoid source). Vitamin E, found in nuts, is associated with a reduced risk of coronary artery disease. It appears to protect the cholesterol in our blood from oxidative damage that contributes to heart disease.

Curb mid-morning or mid-afternoon cravings with flavonoid-rich blueberries. Flavonoid-rich foods lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by quenching harmful free radicals that contribute to atherosclerosis. Cherries also make a great snack and are a wonderful source of pectin, a soluble fiber that helps control blood cholesterol levels.

Since fiber is such an important part of a heart healthy diet, we've included a delicious whole wheat pasta to enjoy with the pasta with heart-healthy crunchy garlic nuggets and the included gourmet extra virgin olive oil. Olive oil helps control LDL (bad) cholesterol levels while raising HDL (good) cholesterol levels while garlic is helpful in lowering both blood pressure and cholesterol.


Contents of the Heart Health Extra Basket:

• Ginger Soother
• Mushroom Melange
• Whole Wheat Pasta
• Just Tomatoes
• Ariston Gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Figamajigs
• Apple Chips
• Sahale Nut Blend
• Kaia Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds
• Maine Munchies Dried Fruit and Nut Mix
• Eden Organic Wild Berry Mix
• McCann's Steel-Cut Oatmeal
• Chocolate Covered Sunflower Seeds
• Organic Dried Pears
• Almondina Cookie Biscuits
• Recommended Food Guide for Heart Health
• Handmade Basket