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2/5/12:bell peppers, kidney beans, cranberries, strawberries, flaxseed, garlic, leafy greens, onions, orange, spinach, tomatoes

2/6/12: bell peppers, black beans, broccoli, carrots, cranberries, strawberries, flaxseed, garlic, leafy greens, onions, orange, spinach, tomatoes, sweet potato

2/7/12: black beans, strawberries, flaxseed, leafy greens, orange, spinach, tomatoes (so far ... will edit throughout day)

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2/1/12 6:53 A

****PLEASE NOTE: When posting to this challenge, use the date template provided and edit your original posting and put your daily heart healthy food. Do not start a new thread each day. Thanks!

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1/31/12 10:23 P

Great idea...I'm in too

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Edited by: TIGSCHEF1 at: 2/1/2012 (23:27)

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1/31/12 1:02 P

I am in too!

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1/31/12 12:45 P

I am in!

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1/31/12 12:23 P

Excellent idea. I'm in.

2/1/12:cranberries, flaxseed, leafy greens, oranges, spinach, walnuts
2/2/12:almonds, blueberries, bok choy, broccoli (rappini), cranberries, strawberries, leafy greens, flax seed, oranges, spinach, tomatoes whew!
2/3/12:leafy greens,, spinach, walnuts, almonds, strawberries
2/4/12:leafy greens, spinach, walnuts, almonds
2/5/12:almonds, strawberries, flax seed, leafy greens, spinach, papaya, tomatoes, walnuts
2/6/12:almonds, bell pepper, blueberries, leafy greens, oranges, tomatoes, flax seed
2/7/12:almonds, red bell pepper, blue berries, cranberries, tomatoes, walnuts, flax seed, leafy greens, spinach
2/8/12:leafy greens, almonds, bell pepper, blueberries, cranberries, flax seed
2/9/12:almonds, leafy greens, blueberries, papaya, walnuts, cranberries, strawberries
2/10/12: almonds, bell peppers, blueberries, flaxseed, leafy greens, papaya
2/11/12:almonds, bell peppers, blueberries, flaxseed, leafy greens, strawberries
2/12/12:tomatoes, spinach, leafy greens, bok choy
2/13/12:tomatoes, leafy greens, flax seed, strawberries, bok choy, spinach
2/14/12:spinach, strawberries, bok choy, carrotts, cranberries, leafy greens, oranges
2/15/12: flaxseed, leafy grens, tomatoes, cranberries, blueberries
2/16/12:blue berries, spinach, cranberries, tomatoes, flax seed, leafy greens
2/17/12:blue berries flax seed leafy greens
2/18/12:blue beries, leafy greens, strawberries, flax seed, bok choy, cranberries, spinach
2/19/12:carrots, leafy greens, oranges, spinach
2/20/12:Leafy greens, red bell peppers carrots, , spinach
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Edited by: ORGANIC811LFRV at: 2/23/2012 (10:49)

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1/31/12 12:20 P

2/1/12: orange, red bell pepper, garlic, romaine lettuce, onion

2/2/12 : cranberries,orange, spinach, red bell pepper, garlic, romaine lettuce, onion

2/3/12: yellow bell pepper, garlic, romaine lettuce, onion, sweet potato, carrot, flax seeds

2/4/12: Swiss chard, carrots, ginger, romaine, red bell pepper, onion

2/5/12: Kale, Tomatoes, onion, garlic, romaine, red bell pepper, almonds

2/6/12: Flax seeds, beet greens, romaine, red bell pepper, onion, garlic

2/7/12: Blueberries,spinach, garlic, tomatoes

2/8/12: Collard greens, tomatoes, onions, carrots, spinach, romaine, red bell pepper

2/9/12: Oranges, cranberries, garlic, tomatoes, romaine, spinach, carrots, red pepper,onions

2/10/12:walnuts

2/11/12: Swiss chard, papaya, onions, tomatoes, romaine, red pepper

2/12/12: black raspberries, onions, tomatoes, spinach, red pepper, carrot

2/13/12: Papaya, onions, tomatoes, spinach, red pepper, carrot

2/14/12: Kale, garlic, tomatoes
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2/15/12:Kale, garlic, tomatoes, onion

2/16/12:Kale, garlic, tomatoes, papaya, red pepper, romaine, onion

2/17/12: Spinach, orange, carrot, red pepper, garlic, onions, romaine

2/18/12: Tomato, onion, garlic, flax seeds, walnuts, cranberries

2/19/12: Swiss chard, blackberries, papaya, garlic, onion, red pepper, romaine

2/20/12: Spinach, strawberries, carrots, red pepper

2/21/12: Kale, Swiss chard, red pepper, pumpkin seeds, almonds,garlic

2/22/12:Spinach, fresh strawberries, garlic, onion,

2/23/12:Dandelion, strawberries, spinach, carrots, onions, garlic, romaine, red pepper

2/24/12: Swiss chard, garlic, scallions, red pepper, carrots, almonds

2/25/12: Cranberries, tomato, garlic, onions, walnuts

2/26/12: Spinach. red pepper, romaine, onions, garlic, almonds

2/27/12: Collared greens, cabbage, red pepper, carrots, romaine, onion

2/28/12: Kale, red pepper, garlic, onion, ginger, broccoli

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Edited by: TRAVELNISTA at: 2/29/2012 (07:55)

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1/31/12 12:19 P

February is Heart Health Month. You are here on the Raw Foodies because you choose to follow a healthier lifestyle. Some of us are 100% Raw, High Raw, or just starting out on your Raw journey which is why I have included some Vegetarian or Vegan foods.

come here daily and post which heart healthy foods you included in your food plan for the day. Here are some heart healthy foods to choose from. Nature's Bounty I'd say.


Acorn squash - grate or put in a Raw Soup
Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex and C vitamins; folate; calcium; magnesium; potassium; fiber.

Almonds - Plant omega-3 fatty acids; vitamin E; magnesium; fiber; heart-favorable mono- and polyunsaturated fats; phytosterols.

Asparagus-Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex vitamins; folate; fiber.

Bell Peppers - Benefits: Vitamins B1, B2, B6, and C; folate*; fiber

Black or Kidney Beans - B-complex vitamins; niacin; folate; magnesium; omega-3 fatty acids; calcium; soluble fiber.

Blueberries - Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); anthocyanin (a flavonoid); ellagic acid (a polyphenol); vitamin C; folate; calcium, magnesium; potassium; fiber.
Cranberries, strawberries, raspberries are potent, too

Bok Choy - Benefits: Vitamins B6*, C, and K; calcium; fiber

Broccoli-Beta-carotene (a carotenoid); Vitamins C and E; potassium; folate; calcium; fiber.

Cantaloupe - Alpha- and beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex and C vitamins; folate; potassium; fiber.

Carrots - Alpha-carotene (a carotenoid); fiber.

Cranberries, strawberries, raspberries are potent, too

Flaxseed (ground) - Omega-3 fatty acids; fiber, phytoestrogens.

Garlic - Benefits: Phytochemicals*, fiber

Leafy Greens - Spinach, Swiss chard, watercress, romaine, kale, beet greens, mustard greens - Benefits: Vitamins A, B2, B6, C, and E; copper; fiber; folate; calcium; magnesium; zinc; potassium

Leeks - Benefits: Phytochemicals

Oatmeal - Omega-3 fatty acids; magnesium; potassium; folate; niacin; calcium; soluble fiber.

Onions and Shallots - Benefits: Vitamin C, fiber, folate, phytochemicals

Oranges - Beta-cryptoxanthin, beta- and alpha-carotene, lutein (carotenoids) and flavones (flavonoids); vitamin C; potassium; folate; fiber.

Papaya - Beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein (carotenoids); Vitamins C and E; folate; calcium; magnesium; potassium.

Serve papaya salsa with salmon: Mix papaya, pineapple, scallions, garlic, fresh lime juice, salt and black pepper.

Red bell peppers - Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex vitamins; folate; potassium; fiber.

Spinach - Lutein (a carotenoid); B-complex vitamins; folate; magnesium; potassium; calcium; fiber.

Sweet potato Yes it it great raw (shred) or make sweet potato chips in your dehydrator.
Beta-carotene (a carotenoid); vitamins A, C, E; fiber.

Tomatoes - Benefits: Vitamins A, C, and E; potassium; fiber; lycopene

Walnuts - Plant omega-3 fatty acids; vitamin E; magnesium; folate; fiber; heart-favorable mono- and polyunsaturated fats; phytosterols.

just copy the format from my post above and come back everyday and hit edit to add each days heart healthy foods you ate that day.

Edited by: TRAVELNISTA at: 1/31/2012 (12:23)

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