Food for the Heart

Hello Every one,
My adorable seven year old niece did this picture for me. She said "The heart is full of colors".
When you stop to think about this, she's right. The heart is more than just a muscle that pumps blood in our veins. It beats with vibrancy that gives energy and nourishment through out the entire body. We can feel the vibrating energy pulsating in our bodies after we take a run or a brisk walk. The heart stores emotions as well. Positive emotions strengthen the muscles of the heart while negative ones weaken the muscles. When you can acknowledge this beautiful vibration in your heart, you give permission to your heart to become powerful and strong. We can't see the rainbow of colors that exist in our hearts. We can feel their vibrations. What a beautiful vibration it is. This vibration can take you to a higher level. The more the heart vibrates, the more meaning and purpose you have in your life. Just think of all the love, passion and fire that is available.
The month of February is dedicated to the heart. I found the top foods that are needed to support a healthy heart.

Olive Oil
This lowers you LDL cholesterol levels. Look for the extra-virgin olive oil that are made from ripe olive, cold presses, stone crushed or unfiltered.

Oats
Contain a soluble fiber and reduces the cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels. I buy the organic steel cut oats and soak them overnight to eat.

Apples
Contains anti-inflammatory chemicals that will help prevent blood clots,

Almonds
Contain healthy oils and vitamin E that will keep cholesterol levels in check.

Tomatoes.
Are packed with Lycopene which helps reduce heart disease risk.

I'm in the mood for tomatoes. Here is a quick recipe from the "Raw Food Made Easy" by Jennifer Cornbleet.

CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP

3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 ripe avocado, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill weed or basil or 1/2 dried.

Place the tomatoes, water, garlic, onion powder and salt in a blender and process until smooth. Add the avocado and olive oil and blend again until smooth. Add the dill weed and blend briefly. Just to mix. Serve immediately.
Enjoy.