There is a popular saying that, 'You are what you eat'. This holds true especially for your heart, the biggest vascalar structure in the body that is resposible for pumping blood around the body.
When the blood vessels narrow the resistance to blood flow increases and therefore the work load on the heart.
Any food that affects the blood vessels in the body ultimately affects your heart.
Top 10 Heart friendly foods
1. Salmon fish
It is the best food to keep heart healthy due to the presence of fatty acids.
Cholesterol and inflammation are some of the key ingredients for heart disease and salmon can help to prevent these!
Oily fish like mackerel and sardines are also good for your Heart.
2. Fresh fruit juices
Fresh fruit juices like Orange juice are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. This helps to keep the blood vessels healthy and to keep the blood pressure in required levels.
Drinking 2 glasses of this juice will help you to get the necessary vitamins and minerals to the body. Take along with the pulp for added gut friendly fibre.
3. Nuts
Nuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids and Omega-3 fats, vitamin E and fibre. They help in checking the cholesterol level in the body.
Also effective to boost memory and repairing joint problems. The best are Walnuts, Almonds, Cashew and unsalted Peanuts. Caution, nuts are high in calories, so you need just a handful a day.
4. Turmeric
Tumeric is a yellow spice from Asia. Indians gift to the world. Its a powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. The active compound in turmeric, curcumin is said to have consisting with handful of benefits to the body.
Overactive fat storage and tissue inflammation can be reduced by intake of turmeric powder.
Turmeric powder can be consumed as tea or can be added to food during cooking,
5. Green tea
Catechin, this is a powerful antioxidant present in green tea, also there’re many energizing and potent calming properties which helps to reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the body.
Metabolic rate of the body increases by the consumption of green tea. Just 2 cups a day, and you are on your way to get the maximum benefits of green tea.
6. Watermelon
Watermelons contaon L-citruline which boosts Nitric oxide production. Nitric oxide helps to dilate blood vessels. See previous article on nitric oxide.
Healthy blood vessels present in the body are also supported by this fruit. Consuming just a quater of of this fruit regularly is of great benefit to the body.
7. Whole grain
Oats, whole grain bread and brown rice are some of the grains which come under the category of whole grain.
These grains are rich in fiber which is essential to reduce cholesterol and also to prevent accumulation of cholesterol in inner walls of arteries.
Whole grains also help to break down the cholesterol which is already built up in the body.
8. Cranberries , Berries and Grapes
Rich in potassium, they help to control the bad cholesterol build up in the body. They’re also essential for the overall development of the body.
Experts say, drinking a glass of cranberry juice a day will lead to lower the risk of heart attack by 40%.
9. Pomegranate
Fruit which is well known for the presence of phytonutrients in it- this leads to promotion of nitric oxide production in the body.
By producing nitric oxide it indirectly improves blood circulation in the body. Pomegranate with salads tastes great.
10. Avocados
Avocado is well known for the health benefits and is considered to be the best consumed product for any problems in the body.
Avocados are rich in good fats this leads to keep a healthy balance between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Yes. Just one avocado a day is great.
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