Hungry late at night?
Give these snacks a try.
There are several risk factors when it comes to heart disease.
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A small pinch of salt is totally warranted here as welljust be careful to not overdo it.
You could dip whole grain crackers into your hummus, too, which offers cholesterol-lowering fiber just like veggies.
For an on-the-go snack, mix a couple tablespoons of walnuts and your favorite dried fruit, McIndoo suggests.
Walnuts provide heart-healthyomega-3fatty acids and dried fruit contains fiber, both of which can help lower LDL cholesterol levels.
Tryedamamesteamed in the pods (theyre fun to eat!).
Chia Pudding
Our final heart-healthy late-night snack suggestion ischia pudding!
Chia seeds may decrease cardiovascular disease risk by decreasing triglycerides and cholesterol, House says.
Plus, these tiny seeds offer a satisfying texture to your pudding, making late-night snacking a sensory experience.
Unsaturated fats do double duty in promoting heart health, McIndoo says.
Plus, unsaturated fats also help reduce bodily inflammationkey for keeping heart disease at bay.
These include trans fat, saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, sodium, added sugars, and alcohol.
Trans fats do as well, but they also lower levels of HDL cholesterol.
Dietary cholesterol may also increase blood cholesterol levels.
Consistent high-sodium intake can increase your blood pressure, McIndoo says.
High levels of sodium can be found inultra-processed foods, condiments, processed meats, and canned foods.
Meanwhile, added sugarsand alcoholpromote inflammation in the body, which can contribute to chronic disease developmentincluding heart disease.
