Lisa Grudzielanek talks about foods that improves heart health

February is American Heart Month. Diseases of the heart are the No. 1 killer in America, and stroke is the No. 3 killer. The single most important step you can take for heart health starts with what you put or don’t put on your plate. Studies have shown that up to 70% of heart disease can be averted with the right regimen. Lisa Grudzielanek, Registered Dietitian with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, comes on Real Milwaukee to discuss some foods to eat to your heart’s content, in your effort to prevent heart disease. OrangesHealth Effect: May help to reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and heart failure KaleHealth Effect: May help to prevent plaque build-up in arteries NutsHealth Effect: May help to reduce cholesterol & improve the health of your arteries  Beans Health Effect: May help to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol  QuinoaHealth Effect: May help to reduce blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels Berries & CherriesHealth Effect: May help reduce blood pressure & improve cholesterol Dark chocolateHealth Effect: May help to reduce blood pressure