6 heart-friendly foods that deserve a place on your plate

An irregular heartbeat (also called arrhythmia) can feel like your heart is fluttering, skipping beats, or pounding unexpectedly. Here are six heart-healthy foods that may help stabilize your heartbeat naturally. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Almonds: Almonds and other nuts provide healthy fats and magnesium, which together help maintain a steady heartbeat and reduce oxidative stress on the heart. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Bananas: Bananas are packed with potassium, a mineral that helps regulate heart rhythm and prevent electrolyte imbalances, one of the main triggers of irregular heartbeat. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Dark Chocolate: High quality dark chocolate (70% or higher) is full of antioxidants that improve blood vessel function, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of rhythm irregularities. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Oats: Oats are rich in soluble fibre, which helps reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and improves overall heart health, supporting smoother blood flow and stable rhythms. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Salmon: Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines are rich in omega-3s, which reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and support steady electrical signalling in the heart. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Spinach: Magnesium deficiency is often linked to arrhythmias. Leafy greens like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard restore magnesium levels and support muscle, including heart function. (Source: Photo by unsplash)