Nutritionists and cardiologists have come to the conclusion that a healthy and equilibrated diet can influence in a positive way heart conditions ( both in preventing and curing them ).
A healthy lifestyle combined with the right diet can reduce in a significant manner heart problems. If the cholesterol level in blood drops, chances of developing serious heart problems, diabetes, obesity and many others are visibly reduced.
It is also a known fact that a right died reduces the chances of developing osteoporosis and even some types of cancer ( such as colon cancer).
A proper diet for preventing heart problems is based on ingredients such as : fibres, cereals, fruits, vegetables , dairy products.
Fruits and vegetables are known for their high content of vitamins, minerals and fibers while diary products are a significant source of proteins, calcium, vitamin A , D and B.
Specialists recommend low fat dairy products and mention that they contain as much calcium as products with a higher fat content.
They also recommend eating cereals, rice, pasta, vegetables ( such as beans, corn ) due to their high content of fibers, iron, vitamin B. They have another property which is also important in developing heart problems: they have a low cholesterol and fat level.
Proteins should also be included in the diet. They are found in : meat, sea fruits, eggs, beans, peanuts, nuts. They are also a source of vitamin B, iron. Specialists recommend to replace as much as possible duck and pork meat , sausages, bacon etc. with chicken and beef meat, egg whites, vegetables.
Vegetable oils such as soy , olive , avocado and sesame oil are also recommended. Among the products which should be avoided are included the following : pork meat, cream, coconut oil, palm tree oil, butter etc.
In order to reduce the cholesterol consume, specialists advice patients to eat maximum
200 g / day of beef or chicken meat or fish. It is also advisable to eat the meat without the skin. Before cooking the meat one should clean all the fat from the skin surface (especially when cooking pork).
A healthy diet should contain:
- chicken meat and fish instead of pork
- the oil quantity used for cooking should be of maximum 8 spoons/ day
- eggs should not be of more than 3-4 / week
- it is advisable to reduce the quantity of salt used for cooking
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