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7 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HEART

1 CHOOSE BLACKCURRANTS

These dark purple berries get their colour from anthocyanins, which have a wealth of positive health effects, not least on your heart. ‘Anthocyanins are plant compounds that protect your body from disease due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties,’ says nutritionist Rob Hobson (robhobson.co.uk).

‘Anthocyanins also have benefits for brain, gut and metabolic health, and support the immune system,’ adds clinical pharmacist Mike Wakeman from CurraNZ.

Blackcurrants have the richest sources of anthocyanins, with 592mg per 100g

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