Purslane
In terms of boosting the strength of your cardiovascular system, purslane can help in a variety of ways. Most notably, researchers saw the very high levels of healthy omega-3 fats in purslane, which help to reduce the amount of “bad” cholesterol in the body and promote a healthier cholesterol balance and cardiovascular system. Consuming foods that are high in omega-3s has been shown to significantly reduce cardiovascular disease, as well as atherosclerosis, thereby preventing heart attacks and strokes.
Allspice
The potassium found in allspice has a positive effect on heart health, because it releases much of the tension on the cardiovascular system. This causes an increase in blood flow through the relaxed blood vessels and reduces the strain on the arteries and heart, thereby lowering the chances of developing cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and subsequently, strokes and heart attacks.
