Cardiologist Maria Serova: for maintaining heart health, the most useful sources are fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
Cardiologist Serova noted that daily diet is very important when it comes to improving the health of the heart and blood vessels.
“It is important to stick to a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. “The heart’s blood vessels also need sources of fiber and antioxidants, which strengthen the walls of the blood vessels and regulate blood sugar levels,” the doctor explained in a comment to aif.ru.
Serova spoke in more detail about products for the prevention of heart disease, presenting a list of the most useful in this regard
Pomegranate. Thanks to vitamins and iron, pomegranate fruits help to increase hemoglobin levels, improve vascular elasticity, as well as general blood circulation.
Bananas. They are rich in potassium, a microelement that helps strengthen the heart muscle.
Tomatoes. The vitamins they contain (for example, PP and C) normalize heart rhythm and have a positive effect on the condition of vascular walls.
Pumpkin.The type of fiber it contains (pectin) prevents the occurrence of atherosclerosis.
Walnuts. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, plant steroids and fiber – this set helps to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood.
Oatmeal. Oat fiber helps to reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol and normalize blood sugar levels.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote that boiled cold potatoes are very useful in preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Maria Serova Healthy lifestyle cardiologist, arrhythmologist