15 Amazingly Heart-Healthy Foods

12. Turmeric

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This yellow spice is mainly known from Indian cuisine. Not many people know that it is a wonderful substance for preventing high levels of „bad” (LDL – low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. High level of this kind of cholesterol is a strong risk factor for different cardiovascular diseases. Turneric can also help in weight loss, some studies even state that adding this ingredient to your food in itself makes your diet more effective.