❤️A healthy heart is not only about annual check-ups with a cardiologist and giving up bad habits.
🥗Nutrition has a direct impact on our cardiovascular system, so you can start worrying about its health right now! We have compiled a list of the best foods to support the heart:
🥦 Green vegetables
Broccoli, spinach, green onions, peas: rich in magnesium, which helps control blood pressure.
🐟 Fatty fish
Herring, mackerel: omega-3 fatty acids in their composition lower cholesterol and protect against inflammation.
🫐 Berries
Currants, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries: full of antioxidants that strengthen the heart. Useful in fresh and frozen form.
🌰 Walnuts
A source of omega-3, fiber and protein. Eat raw, without pre-frying.
🎃 Pumpkin seeds (raw)
Another source of omega-3 for the cardiovascular system.
🍅 Bright vegetables
Pumpkin, carrots, tomatoes: contain beneficial pigments – carotenoids, which are well absorbed with fats and support the heart.
💟 Beets
Helps dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure thanks to natural nitrates.
🏥 Don’t put off taking care of your heart! Make an appointment with your family doctor or cardiologist at Dokos Medical and learn more about your heart health
Self-medication can be harmful to your health.
