Healthy Foods For Your Heart

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Cardio-vascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. Of course part of the blame goes to our genes, lifestyle, physical inactivity, our nutrition and the stress. Sure we can help ourselves if we change our daily diet and our lifestyle. We are here for you offering useful and smart advices.

Indications of any heart disease may be overlooked, but the body will send signals that you should not be “deaf”. Interesting and useful new findings say that, even though you do not care what you eat, or you have not had a heart attack, by changing your eating habits, you can prevent a heart attack because it’s never too late, and you can not predict  your health condition in future.
The proverb says: it is better to prevent, than to cure…

Proper nutrition can help keeping the blood vessels healthy, without any dangerous clots and resilient enough to allow normal blood flow. With proper nutrition you can fight against increased cholesterol, and other fats in the blood, especially in cases of blood clotting.

Here are few types of healthy food good for your heart:

1. Fish – an universal cure for the heart

The best way to reduce heart disease is to eat fish, especially fatty fish, packed with fatty acids such as omega-3. There is reliable evidence that fish have the ability to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease. One important Dutch study found that intake of 30 grams of fish per day, or few meals per week decreases the risk of heart attack for a third. Of all the best fish types, we would mention:

-Salmon is an excellent source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids. This type of fish is useful, because it decreases the risk of blood clots and keeps your cholesterol levels healthy.

-Mackerel is oily fish and it isa great source of omega 3 fatty acids. It is advisable to eat 2-3 meals a week combined with fresh salad.

Cod – this fish has a quality meat, and it’s a good source of protein. It is advisable to eat roast cod  with garlic and onion.

We have to mention that you should always combine  fish with fresh salads. Besides eating fish, it is the best to start every morning with a spoonful of fish oil.

2. Fruit and Vegetables                

-Apples can help preventing blood clots. They contain quercetin, which acts as a natural agent against inflammation. Apples contain a lot of vitamins and fiber. You can eat apples with a handful of almonds or walnuts, or you can add it to any fruit salad.

It is good to consume avocado as well. It helps increasing the HDL cholesterol level in the body, and decreasing  the LDL level.

-Green leafy vegetables are good for better retention of the memory as you age. Rich in vitamin E they also contain folate. Try consuming fresh spinach leaves or other green leafy vegetables in your salad instead of frozen green salad.

3. Oatmeal contains omega 3 fatty acids, phytoestrogens and fiber that keep your digestive system healthy. Oatmeal is a hearty treat. Enjoy your oatmeal by adding fresh berries or some different slices fresh fruit.

4. Olive oil is full of monounsaturated fats. Olive oil can reduce the risk from heart disease. You should use olive and cold pressed unrefined oil.

Other products good for healthy heart are:
-Grained fruit
-Legumes
-Onions and garlic
-Foods rich in vitamin C, E and beta carotene.

Do not forget that regular walking, going to the gym, swimming and moderate physical activity, supported by healthy and proper nutrition will protect your heart and give you long healthy life.