4 healthy foods for your heart

Viliyana FIlipova — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:55:04 +0000

A healthy heart is not only, as many believe, the result of heredity and lack of harmful habits. Of course, proper nutrition is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, we offer a list of some foods that will help you keep it in good shape:
1. Oatmeal
They are a wonderful breakfast, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid and potassium. This, together with large amounts of fiber in them makes them indispensable tool in reducing cholesterol and maintaining the tone of blood vessels. As larger are the grains of oats, the more fiber in them. Add oatmeal banana. It is also rich in cellulose.
2. Salmon
It is one of the best sources of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids. 2.3 fish meals per week to help maintain normal blood pressure and blood clotting. According to statistics, salmon until reduced by 1 / 3 the risk of heart attack. Furthermore, it contains a powerful antioxidant that maintains a strong memory and healthy skin. Salmon can be successfully replaced with sardines or tuna.
3. Avocado
If you add po1 / 4 avocado to salad or meat, will decrease the level of “bad” and will add a “good” cholesterol in the blood.
Moreover, specific enzymes contained in avocados, accelerate the absorption of carotenoids from the body, which are also essential for a healthy heart.
4. Olive oil
It has monounsaturated fats, which are struggling successfully with the cholesterol plaque and prevent clogging of blood vessels.
The results of joint research conducted by 7 national medical institute showed that residents on the island. Crete rarely die of a heart attack, despite having a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol. The preparation of salads and dishes they use only olive oil.

Some healthy foods

Viliyana FIlipova — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:54:56 +0000

Last week, independently of one another, two popular media have published a list of the most useful health foods. Proposals by British newspaper the Daily Mirror and the German magazine “Focus” in a whole match – that modern man has to use more milk and garlic. Here are the contents of both publications, which we tried to combine in one:
1. Brown rice
Fearing not napalneyat, many people avoid carbohydrates. But actually they are very important for maintaining energy levels. Brown rice contains many fibers that help reduce cholesterol levels and risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer of the rectum, gall stones, diabetes and obesity.
2. Eggs
Responses to hen eggs are often not the most flattering, but they are a rich source of protein and lutein (which protects eyes from cataracts). Studies also show that eggs prevent blood clots and thus reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. According to the results of a completely new study using 6 eggs per week reduced by up to 14 percent risk of breast cancer. The use of 1-2 eggs daily does not raise cholesterol as the body itself produces cholesterol from saturated fat, but did not receive “-made” in cholesterol-rich products.
3. Milk and milk products
The milk contains valuable proteins, fats that are easily processed, and lactose (often referred to as “useful sugar). It is also rich in calcium, which is necessary for the functioning of the nervous system and muscles working properly. Experts said one glass of milk a day dramatically reduces the risk of stomach cancer. With age the need for calcium increases and it is very important in the daily diet to include milk products. Skimmed cow’s milk is especially useful – it is rich in calcium required for bone and it is an excellent preventive tool against osteoporosis

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4 healthy foods for your heart

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