The findings of an extensive study reported in April 2008 in The Journal of Archives of Internal Medicine (April 2008 ) suggests that people who eat a diet which include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk and plant-based protein had 24% less chances of suffering a heart attack and 18% less likely to have a stroke than those who eat meat.
Healthy Heart Foods given here will protect your heart and will prevent heart disease, stroke and hypertension. The American Heart Association, in Oct 2000, has released following dietary recommendations on fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains that will prevent heart disease, stroke and hypertension.
Green tea can protect heart arteries by keeping them flexible and relaxed. It can thus prevent hear attacks and formation of blood clots.
A new study by Dr. Nikolaos Alexopoulos and Dr. Charalambos Vlachopoulos of Athens Medical School in Greece found that those who drank green tea showed greater dilation of their heart arteries. It's the flavonoids in the green tea, which work as antioxidants and help prevent inflammation in body tissue, that keep the vessels pliable. It is heartening to note that only 6 g of green tea, which amounts to 3 to 4 cups makes the difference. Also the beneficial effect seems to be long-lasting and cumulative.
But note it requires more studies to confirm the results.
Eat
Healthy Heart Foods : Fruits and Vegetables At least 5 (FIVE) servings a day. Eat apples, oranges, pears, sprouts, squash, broccoli, peas, etc.
Healthy Heart Foods : Grains Six servings a day. Eat brown rice, cereals, rolled oats, barley, whole-wheat bread, roti, pasta, etc.
Healthy Heart Foods : Dairy Products (Milk, yogurt, cottage cheese) The amount depends on the age. Use low fat or skim products.
Healthy Heart Foods : Protein 170 g a day for most people. Eat Legumes, lentils, beans, etc.
Healthy Heart Foods : Eat Less
Fast Foods. fast foods contain little nutrients. These are packed with calories, fats, cholesterol, salt, etc. Look at the calories in junk food and calories in fast food
Sodas (Coca Cola, Pepsi, Thumps up, and similar) and Candies
Crackers and Cookies (Avoid products made from hydrogenated oils such as Dalda Vanaspati, etc, which contain trans-fatty acids).
According to a study reported in Chest (2005), taking 2 g fish or soy oil capsule daily for 3 weeks may boost heart function in the elderly people.
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