10 most useful products for the heart

The experts - doctors and nutritionists - jointly compiled a list of products most beneficial to the cardiovascular system. Nothing unexpected - but the list will come in handy when you have to buy food at the store next week.

Oatmeal

  The best start to the day - a plate of porridge, in which a lot of folic acid and potassium. Oatmeal is rich in fiber, lowers cholesterol but also helps to keep arteries in good condition.

Salmon

The salmon can effectively reduce blood pressure and to control blood clotting. Two portions of salmon in a third week reduce the risk of heart attack. Besides salmon, mackerel useful, tuna, herring and sardines.

Avocados

  Monounsaturated fats found in avocados, lower cholesterol   in the body. It is useful to add avocado to salads of spinach or make them sandwiches.

Olive oil

  It contains monounsaturated fat, lowers cholesterol   in the body, and thus the risk of heart disease. Very low mortality rate from heart disease among residents of Cyprus - in their diet ever-present olive oil.

  Nuts

  Walnuts are filled with polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids and, like olive oil, they are a great source of healthy fat.

Berries.

  Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries - berries, has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.

Legumes

  Lentils, beans, peas - a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and calcium.

  Spinach

  Spinach contains such useful material,   as lutein, folic acid, potassium, fiber.

Flaxseed

  Lots of fiber and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, necessary for health erdtsa .

Soy products

  Lowers cholesterol and in the body. Soy milk - the perfect addition to morning oatmeal. Warning: it is important to control the salt content soy products . Some species may contain sodium, which increases blood pressure.

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