Heart-friendly foods, and others that increase the risk

Specialists recommend resorting to foods that are friendly to the most important muscle in the body, which is the heart, which helps maintain and protect its health.

Among the most prominent food options that can be eaten to improve heart health are green leafy vegetables, which contain large amounts of nutrients, and reduce blood pressure and arteriosclerosis.

In addition to poly and monounsaturated fats (healthy fats) such as fish, vegetable oils, avocados, nuts and seeds, all of which lower bad cholesterol and systolic blood pressure.

Seeds, such as chia and flax seeds, which are very rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, help reduce inflammation and increase good cholesterol.

On the other hand, specialists advise to stay away from simple carbohydrates such as biscuits, breakfast cereals rich in sugar, sweets and soft drinks;

It increases the risk of infections and raises the level of sugar in the blood.

Replace these foods with high-fiber alternatives to help restore blood sugar balance.

Reducing the amount of sodium you eat during your meals also helps prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases.

Try preparing homemade meals such as soup and other dishes, as this will greatly reduce the amount of salt in your food.

And try to reduce your intake of saturated fats, which reduces the levels of harmful cholesterol in the body, and thus reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Saturated fats are usually found in animal fats such as red meat, poultry and full-fat dairy products.

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