If you want to reduce the risk of heart problems, you should not only give up bad habits, but also unhealthy foods.
Cardiologist Vladimir Protasov said this in an interview with aif.ru.
He noted that the amount of sugar a person gets from processed foods should be reduced. This also includes cakes, cookies and other sweets with a long shelf life.
In addition, it is necessary to reduce salt in your diet. This additive retains fluid in the body, putting a strain on the heart. Do not forget that this element is also abundant in other familiar products, for example, in bread, bacon, popcorn and soy sauce.
Frequent consumption of soups made with bouillon cubes also leads to an excess of salt in the body.
As the doctor noted, foods containing potassium are important for the heart.
Therefore, you need to add beans, nuts, peas, spinach, cabbage, dates and bananas to your menu.
The doctor added that the amount of potassium in food decreases with heat treatment.