What can you do to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?
Stop smoking.Beacuse smoking is harmful for the blood vessels.
Exercise regurlarly.Beacuse it prevents atherosclerosis.
Stress less.Beacuse stress has a negative effect on the heart.
Eat a balanced diet with a lot of oily fish,whole grain,good fat,fruits and vegetables.
These risk factors can´t you influence:
Older age,if you´re a man,genetic predisposition.
That should you strive for:
A normal weight,reduce the problem with the bay,bring down the blood pressure,bring down the blood fats.
The best food for the heart and the blood vessels:
Wholegrain: rye bread,barly and oat products,porridge.
Beneficial fats: For example olive oil,rapeseed oil,walnut oil.
Avocados and nuts contain very useful fat.
Omega 3: Herring,mackerel,salmon.
Protein: Lean meat and chicken,fish,peas.
A lot of fruits and vegetables,like a little coarser vegetables with higher content of fibers,such as broccoli,cabbage,cauliflower,paprika and root vegetables.
Antioxidants: Colorful fruits and vegetables.You find extra antioxidants in:
Blackcurrants
Blueberries
Cherries
Citrus fruits
Pomegranate
Prunes
Raspberries
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