15 surprising ways to boost heart health
Don’t forget fat
Although Bill Clinton may have saved his life by ditching meat, dairy, eggs, and almost all oil, many experts say that monounsaturated fats can benefit the heart. A small avocado, for example, has almost 10 grams of monounsaturated fat yet only 2 grams of saturated fat. “The ratio is good,” explains Gulati. “If you eat avocados in moderation, you will lower your cholesterol.”