10 Ways Your Diet Should Change After 40, According To Nutritionists

This common pantry staple can be a boon for your health. “Balsamic vinegar contains powerful flavonoids called anthocyanins (the same type found in blueberries), which can help reduce the risk of hypertension and heart disease,” Bellatti explains. “[These compounds] protect arteries from damage caused by damaging free radicals.” And you don’t need to limit your balsamic intake to only salads, try adding a drizzle of balsamic over whole grain side dishes, roasted vegetables.