Jakarta, Kartunet.com - A complex life, irregular lifestyle, and uncontrolled eating habits can certainly trigger heart disease and high cholesterol. Let's start now to help your heart stay healthy with the following superfoods.
1. Fish
Cardiovascular disease, which affects approximately 37 percent of the world's population, can be reduced with adequate fish consumption. According to the European Society of Cardiology, consuming two servings of fish daily can lower the risk of heart disease by 8 percent. This is because fish contains omega-3, selenium, iodine, and vitamin D, which are significant in combating heart disease and the narrowing of blood vessels.
2. Spicy Foods
According to research at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, all types of chili peppers can lower high blood pressure and cholesterol. Balance your chili intake to avoid disturbing your digestive system.
3. Potato Skins
People usually discard potato skins, considering them waste. However, medical experts state that potato skins contain very high fiber content, which helps reduce fat accumulation and cholesterol. Make it a habit to clean potato skins before processing them so they can be consumed as a delicious snack that fights heart disease. Potato skins are also effective in regulating insulin levels for individuals with diabetes.
4. Green Vegetables
Medical experts in Sweden conducted a health study on a number of mature women, dividing them into two groups: one group consumed more than three servings of green vegetables daily, and the other consumed only one serving per day. The results were remarkable, as the risk of developing symptoms of heart disease decreased by 25 percent in the group of women who consumed green vegetables. This is because green vegetables contain high levels of antioxidants that combat coronary heart disease.
Starting today, you will feel much more confident about your heart health with the intake of the foods mentioned above. Hendro
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