Beneficial food for the heart |
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| Garlic |
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| Olive oil |
Olive oil facilitates the movement to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise "good." (HDL) thins the blood and prevents thrombosis. |
| Cabbage |
Because of its antioxidant properties, it prevents the cardiovascular diseases. |
| Carrot |
Powerful antioxidant, a source of beta carotene , prevents cardiovascular disease. Neutralizes the negative effects of tobacco in the heart. |
| Celery |
Reduces hypertension |
| Artichokes |
Decreases cholesterol and triglycerides in blood. |
| Pumpkins |
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| Beets |
Because of their content in folate it prevents cardiac diseases |
| Soybean, beans, string beans, lentils and other legumes |
Because of their content in fiber and phytoestrogens, legumes provide circulation to reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise "good." (HDL). Thins the blood and prevents thrombosis. |
| Nuts |
Oils from the fruit of walnut help improve circulation and prevent arteriosclerosis. Linoleic acid content reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and prevents the formation of thrombi. |
| Oats |
It reduces cholesterol levels in the blood. |
Parsley |
It is one of the best diuretics being very appropriate in cases of obesity, rheumatic diseases and heart that are associated with water accumulation in the body |
| Apple |
It reduces hypertension, it reduces cholesterol and is an aid to prevent the appearance of cardiac diseases. |
| Blue fish |
Reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL). Its use prevents the formation of thrombi and increased triglycerides in the blood. |
| Mushrooms |
Some mushrooms for their ability to thin blood, reduce blood pressure and cholesterol are particularly suitable in the diet for heart health. Among them the maitake and shiitake are worth highlighting. |
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