Heart-healthy food: 7 healthy foods that should be in your diet

❤️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

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