Eat more omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in nuts and seafood, can help fight inflammation, a known cause of heart disease and stroke.
Omega-3s are found in flaxseeds, chia seeds, and hemp seeds; they are also found in fatty cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, salmon, sardines, and anchovies.
If you don't like fish or are allergic to seafood, try finding a source of plant-based fatty acids, including seaweed and algae, or in dietary supplements.
Add fiber
Fiber, especially soluble fiber, can help lower cholesterol levels. Fiber can bind to cholesterol and help excrete it before it is digested and absorbed into the body.
You can add fiber to your diet by eating fruits and vegetables such as apples, oranges, dried plums, broccoli and sweet potatoes. Eating fruit with the skin (after being washed) can also be a good way to add more fiber.
Other sources include oats, barley, bran, whole grains, beans. The soluble fiber in beans can help reduce bad cholesterol, which can increase your satiety.
Synchronize meals with your natural circadian rhythm
Eating within your body's natural circadian rhythm - that is, between sunrise and sunset - can help with weight control and better sleep, both of which affect cardiovascular health.
