The color of fruits and vegetables does not indicate that they contain a substance that has a beneficial effect on the organs, so the effect of red products on the heart is a myth.
Publika.az Yuliya Cherepnina, a cardiologist at the “Medical On” clinic in Krasnoyarsk, told about this in an interview with “Gazeta.ru”.
According to the expert, first of all, it is important to limit the consumption of table salt in order to prevent heart diseases. It is recommended to follow a varied and balanced diet to avoid vitamin and mineral deficiency. For the prevention of most chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system, a moderate restriction of animal fats containing cholesterol is recommended.
It is not necessary to completely remove them from the diet and stick to a vegetarian diet. The heart also needs iron, which is found in chicken, beef liver, as well as sesame, seaweed and seafood. You should eat 400 grams of vegetables and fruits a day, because they contain plant fiber, which is necessary for the heart.
“Potassium is also necessary for the work of the heart. Therefore, it is necessary to include potassium-rich foods in the diet. For example, dried porcini mushrooms, dried fruits, soybeans, wheat bran, bananas, nuts, greens. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids vascular system “It is also useful for. Fatty fish such as tuna, salmon, sardines are especially rich in omega,” the doctor explained.
