Guest guest Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Top 10 Foods for Heart Health: The recent surveys and studies have found that approximately 1.72 millions of people are losing their lives all over the world due to cardiovascular diseases and heart diseases. Sedentary life style and physical inactivity are becoming the known risk factors for heart diseases. Unhealthy eating is another risk factor for cardiovascular disorders and that become the part and parcel of the modern life style. Most of the people are unaware about what foods to eat and when to eat. Doctors and nutritionists recommend some of the top 10 foods to be included in the diet, in order to prevent, check and control heart and cardiovascular disorders. Let us discuss some of the top 10 foods for heart health that keep the heart disorders at bay and improve cardiovascular and heart health. 1) Olives that comprise Omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, high phenols including oleuroperin and flavonoids, antioxidants, which reduces LDL cholesterol, reduces inflammation, prevents clotting of blood in the blood vessels, prevents atherosclerosis, thereby prevents heart diseases and improves cardiovascular health. 2) Whole grains such as wheat, Oat meal, brown rice, barley comprise the most essential Vitamin B complex, dietary fiber, and other minerals, lowers hypertension, improves health of carotid arteries, reduces inflammation, thereby promotes the health of heart and arteries. 3) Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cabbage, and leafy vegetables are very rich in dietary fiber, potassium, Folic acid, magnesium, and powerful antioxidants like, beta-carotene, beta cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin and lutein, which prevents not only heart diseases but also diabetes, reduces the risk of cancer, and keeps homocysteine levels at normal levels. For more details please visit;http://ideas4health.in/health-ideas/general/top-10-foods-for-heart\ -health/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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