We all know that we should be eating more fruits and veggies on a daily basis because it leads to healthier, better functioning bodies. But did you know how good fruit was for your heart? In particular, the antioxidants from fruits provide exceptional benefits.
In a recently published study from Sweden that followed its participants for 13 years, it was found that a daily consumption of more than two servings of fruit led to a 25% decrease in risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). It appears that fighting inflammation through eating fruits rich in antioxidants was the key to lowering the risk for AAA. The more servings of fruit that were eaten, the greater the reduction in risk up to 25%.
So what does this mean for us? It means that we should be diligent about eating several servings of fruit each day, knowing we are doing something very positive for our heart. We also do this knowing it will help us to be around longer to be an active part of the lives of those we love and care about, which they will appreciate too! So be proactive, do something good for your heart!
Fruit Tied to Fewer Aortic Aneurysms
