Kashi Cereal Heart To Heart -- 12.4 oz

High Fiber -5g. Low Fat - 1.5g. Low Sodium. The Best of Nature and Science. KashiÎ Heart to Heart™ includes a carefully selected balance of soluble fiber from natural whole grains, herbs, antioxidant vitamins, and plant-derived nutrients to help maintain strong healthy heart and blood vessels. Antioxidants. Antioxidants have numerous health benefits and assist the bodyÒ³ defense against oxidation Ö damage caused by excess free radicals, the byproducts of normal call metabolism. Vitamin E & Vitamin C. About half of all American Cardiologists take Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin C, another well-known antioxidant, helps recharge Vitamin E. Many research studies focus on these two vitamins and their relationship to protecting blood vessels from free radicals. One serving of Heart to Heart cereal provides 100% of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for Vitamin E and 50% of the RDI for Vitamin C. Beta Carotene & Lycopene. Much research is being done on beta carotene and lycopene and their effects on hardening of the arteries. Beta carotene is commonly found in orange and yellow fruits and vegetables while lycopene comes primarily from tomatoes. Besides giving plants their bright colors, carotenoids (plant pigments) like beta carotene and lycopene have strong antioxidant activity. Per serving, Heart to Heart cereal gives you 25% of the RDI for Vitamin A in the form of beta carotene. Plus, they have added lycopene from tomato extract, the equivalent of eating 1 medium size tomato. B Vitamins. Studies show there may be an association between high levels of homocysteine and increased risk of coronary heart disease. Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid are essential to the breakdown of homocysteine, and amino acid formed in the metabolism of protein in the body. Heart to Heart cereal contains 100% of the RDI for these three important nutrients to help you meet your needs. Soluble Fiber. Soluble fiber combines with water and forms gels in the digestive ...