A. Pawlowski is a TODAY health reporter focusing on health news and features. Previously, she was a writer, producer and editor at CNN.
An apple a day might keep the cardiologist away. But many other fruits can benefit heart health in a variety of ways, too. The American Heart Association recommends eating four servings of fruit per day, noting all fruits contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that may help prevent heart disease. Cardiologists say the evidence is compelling.
Here are more of their heart-healthy favorites: Berries Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are associated with a reduced risk for Type 2 diabetes, which is linked to heart disease, Freeman says. “I do try to get some kind of berry in most days,” he notes. “They have a lot of antioxidants,” adds Eisenberg, co-author of “Am I Dying?!: A Complete Guide to Your Symptoms — and What to Do Next.” “Any type of berries is good… blueberries are great.
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