Russian scientists have found that the heart and blood vessels are strengthened primarily by food rich in vitamins and fiber.
It has been established that food that is good for strengthening the heart and blood vessels also helps you live longer, according to zdorovoe-pitanie.rf. In particular, scientists recommend consuming enough dietary fiber or cellulose.
“Older people who get a lot of dietary fiber from food live longer (by about 80%) than others without complaints of serious health problems,” the experts shared.
According to experts, fiber “works” in different directions – it stimulates the elimination of “bad” cholesterol, improves protection against diseases (including cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes), and also promotes weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight.
To Fiber was always present in the diet, doctors advise actively consuming seasonal vegetables.
In turn, the representative of Rospotrebnadzor, epidemiologist Marina Savkina, noted the importance of eating fatty fish. The expert stated that this is one of the best products for strengthening health, immunity and, ultimately, prolonging life. Eating such fish, rich in omega-3 and vitamin D, promotes the synthesis of hormones, helps normalize the functioning of the nervous system, the condition of the joints and heart.
In addition, the life-prolonging diet includes fermented milk products and foods rich in plant protein. Scientists recommend avoiding red meat at least once a week, instead eating nuts and a variety of legumes. They recalled that beef, pork, and lamb contain trans fats, which in large quantities can harm blood vessels and the heart.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote that sugar may well be present in a healthy diet, a doctor spoke about this -gastroenterologist Dilyara Lebedeva.
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