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jpnn.com, JAKARTA – HEART is certainly the most important human organ. This is because if your heart stops, then your life is threatened.
Therefore, of course, you must always take care heart health in many ways.
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Heart disease is no longer a problem for the elderly. Today people from almost every age group are facing heart problems.
There are several risk factors for heart disease, but the good part is that certain risks can be modified and heart problems can be prevented.
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The risk factors that cannot be changed are related to age, gender, ethnic background, and family history as well as several other risk factors that can be changed.
A healthy lifestyle is the key to avoiding cardiovascular problems and reducing to a large extent the risk of heart disease.
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Here are some foods that can help you maintain heart health, as quoted on the page Pulse.com.gh.
1. Spinach
Vitamin C, beta-carotene and other nutrients in spinach work together to prevent oxidized cholesterol from building up on the walls of blood vessels.
Spinach is also a food which has folate, vitamin B6, and betaine which lowers serum levels of the amino acid homocysteine.
Homocysteine is associated with heart disease, stroke and age-related cognitive decline.
2. Avocado
Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which are a healthy type of “good fat.”
Adding avocado to your daily diet can effectively reduce cholesterol according to many scientific studies.
3. Citrus fruits
Citrus fruits such as oranges, limes, tangerines and grapefruit are excellent for reducing the ischemic load on the heart, thereby preventing blockages and plaque buildup.
4. Oat
Oats have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant phytonutrients that prevent atherosclerotic buildup and maintain arterial function.
Oats also lower blood cholesterol levels so that less cholesterol attacks the arteries, which causes blood to flow easily and reduces the risk of heart disease.
5. Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain potassium which helps lower blood pressure by removing some of the sodium from the body and relaxing the walls of blood vessels.fny/jpnn)
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