Certain foods reduce the likelihood that people will develop heart disease. (Image: sonyakamoz/stock.adobe.com)
Eating a healthy diet protects once morest heart disease
The influence of diet on heart health has been examined in numerous studies. It has been shown time and once more that certain foods are particularly beneficial for heart health and effectively protect once morest heart disease.
Die Nourishment plays an important role cardiovascular diseases. For example, a diet high in fat, sugar, and cholesterol can lead to heart disease. However, it is also possible to protect yourself from heart disease by eating a healthy diet.
Fruits and vegetables are good for the heart
Fortunately, there are dietary strategies that will strengthen the heart, such as consuming fruit and vegetables. On the one hand, fruits and vegetables help fewer heart-damaging foods to take, on the other hand, they contain many fiber, minerals and Vitamins.
Fruit and vegetables also provide so-called polyphenols, which, according to a study published in the English-language journal “Scientific Reports“ associated with better heart health.
Pomegranate juice protects once morest heart disease
But not only fruit and vegetables themselves, but also theirs juices can protect once morest heart disease. A study published in the English-language journal “Nutrition Reviews‘ was published showed that Granatapfelsaft has a significant anti-atherogenic, antioxidant, antihypertensive and anti-inflammatory effect.
Although these cardioprotective effects of pomegranate juice need to be further studied, the results so far suggest that pomegranate juice may improve heart health.
Whole grain protects the heart
whole grain products are also a good way to improve heart health. Eating whole grains provides fiber and other nutrients that help regulation of blood pressure contribute and thus play an important role in cardiovascular health.
It is relatively easy to increase the consumption of whole grains by refined grain products (e.g. light toast bread) in the diet whole grain varieties be replaced.
Fewer saturated fats and trans fats
In addition, to keep the heart healthy, it is important to control the amount of saturated fats and trans fats to reduce. Instead should just unsaturated fats are preferred, as for example in olive oil are included.
But above all polyunsaturated fats such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as they strengthen heart health. Such fats are, for example, in certain types of fish and nuts contain.
Regular consumption of nuts has been shown to improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease heart disease one 35 percent lower and at the same time the risk of premature death to up to decrease 50 percent.
Legumes for a healthier heart
To protect heart health, a low-fat protein intake recommended whereby also legumes make a good, low-fat source of protein. A study published in the English-language “Journal of Medicinal Food‘ was shown that beans, lentils and peas reduce cardiovascular risk.
Diet has a big impact
Overall, the right diet can make a significant contribution to Protection once morest cardiovascular diseases and at the same time reduce the risk of numerous other diseases.
The foods listed have a particularly beneficial effect. However, in order to determine in individual cases which diet is optimally suited, a medical consultation or professional nutritional advice is a good idea. (as)
