7.Green Tea
Drink up if you want to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Research suggests that chemicals in it called catechins may lower your cholesterol. If you’re not a fan of this brew, it also comes in capsule form, but ask your doctor first.
8.Lycopene
You’ll get this chemical when you eat tomatoes, whether fresh or cooked in a sauce. Studies suggest it cuts your risk of heart disease, although exactly how it works isn’t clear. You can buy it as a supplement, but researchers believe you’re better off if you get it from foods.
