Goal-based ranking
Best foods for heart health
Whole foods rich in fiber, potassium, and unsaturated fats; low in sodium, added sugar, and saturated fat.
Chia seeds
nut seed
Walnuts
nut seed
Popcorn (air-popped)
snack
Almonds (raw)
nut seed
Steel-cut oats (dry)
grain
Rolled oats (dry)
grain
Black beans (cooked)
legume
Salmon (Atlantic, cooked)
seafood
Lentils (cooked)
legume
Chickpeas (cooked)
legume
Avocado
fruit
Edamame (cooked)
legume
Sardines (canned in oil, drained)
seafood
Kale (raw)
vegetable
Sweet potato (baked)
vegetable
Potato (baked, with skin)
vegetable
Spinach (raw)
vegetable
Broccoli (cooked)
vegetable
Banana
fruit
Whole wheat pasta (cooked)
grain
Carrot (raw)
vegetable
Hummus
prepared
Quinoa (cooked)
grain
Orange
fruit
Apple
fruit
Blueberries
fruit
Strawberries
fruit
Whole wheat bread
grain
Mango
fruit
Tomato
vegetable