
1 minute read
Foods and supplements to power up your health journey
Here’s a handy roundup of heart health supports from this issue of sage . Read through this list and make a note of the ones that make sense for you and your family. Then breeze through the grocery store, confident that you’re filling your cart with seriously healthy star power.
Omega-3s (p.28)
Advertisement
In a broad review of studies involving omega-3 polyunsaturated essential fatty acids, supplementing with omega-3s was found to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Soy (p.29)
Soy—which can be found in foods such as edamame, tofu, miso, tempeh, and soy sauce—may help significantly lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Avocado (p.13)
A recent study found that eating avocado daily can help lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol— particularly a form of LDL that is especially detrimental to heart health.
Extra-virgin olive oil (p.29)
Extra-virgin olive oil can help reduce the risk of coronary artery disease and improve cholesterol.
Chia seeds (p.10)
Chia seeds include plenty of soluble fibre, which has been linked to lower risk for several diseases, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Green tea (p.18)
The potent antioxidants, including catechins, in green tea may improve your cholesterol profile.
Tomatoes (p.17)
Tomatoes and other red foods contain lycopene, an antioxidant that helps prevent damage to cells from oxidation and may have a role in reducing cardiovascular risk factors.

Shape the future of natural health
Even though we’re still in the thick of winter, our eyes are already looking toward spring. Don’t get us wrong—we’re not wishing winter away, but we are excited for the vitality that spring tends to bring. As the world around us comes alive, it reminds us that it feels good to grow, to thrive, to renew, and, yes, to rest.
In the next issue of sage, we’re focusing on how to keep our immune systems strong and functioning at their best. To help you do so, we’ll be exploring a range of natural immune supports and offering tips for creating healthy habits that will actually last. We’re also sharing some easy and delicious immune-supporting recipes featuring seasonal superfoods that may just make snack time the healthiest part of your day.
Until then, we hope the love we’ve poured into these pages will help guide you into the beauty of spring.

