The secret to a healthier heart may have been hiding in plain sight in the produce aisle.

Polyphenols in raspberries have been associated with improved blood flow and blood pressure, Mary Curristin, a nutritionist from ART Health Solutions, told The Epoch Times. The high potassium content can further help balance sodium levels, contributing to blood pressure regulation. The antioxidants may reduce oxidative stress, and the dietary fiber can help reduce cholesterol levels, particularly LDL, Curristin added.

Nutrition and lifestyle management are a part of most disease management recommendations for conditions like pre-diabetes, diabetes, heart disease, blood pressure, kidney disease, and cancer, said Melissa Ann Prest, a registered dietician nutritionist with a doctor of clinical nutrition, told The Epoch Times.

To ensure you're getting a balance of macronutrients, she suggests the following meal plan for a balanced diet:

Prest recommends incorporating fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and plant proteins into every meal, as they are anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich, low in fat, and high in fiber.