He says: “Reduce your consumption of animal fats. Fatty foods of animal origin include canned meat, pork, fatty poultry, all types of sausages and smoked meats because they are rich in “bad” cholesterol, which is deposited in the blood vessels in the form of plaques, leading to their narrowing and blockage, including the vessels that feed the heart itself.
The doctor advises reducing the intake of drinks containing caffeine and stimulants that stimulate the heart, blood vessels and nervous system. The intake of alcoholic beverages should also be reduced and it is better to abandon them completely.
According to him, the diet of cardiovascular patients should contain foods rich in magnesium and potassium, such as bananas, grapes, kiwi, dried apricots, raisins, potatoes, cabbage and pumpkin. You should also eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids because they help reduce the level of cholesterol in the body, prevent the formation of plaques and lower the level of arterial blood pressure. It is also better to replace meat with fish, but limit the intake of caviar.
According to him, we must not forget that proper nutrition does not exclude other risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. It allows the reduction of “bad” cholesterol by 5-10 percent, so genetics, bad habits, age, and even gender must be taken into account, because they all contribute to the formation of atherosclerotic deposits.
Source: “Izvestia” newspaper
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