Doctors named 8 products that the heart loves

Specialists in the field of nutrition told what products will help preserve the health of the cardiovascular system and increase life expectancy.

According to specialists, it is necessary to eat plant-based food to maintain heart health. Fruits and vegetables, berries, buckwheat, cereals, legumes, root crops, leafy greens — they are all rich in useful vitamins and minerals, which depend on the health of the body as a whole and the prevention of the development of various diseases. Scientists from London conducted a number of studies, thanks to which they learned how many plant products should be added to the diet of each person every day. It turns out that the daily norm is 800 grams of fruits and vegetables. Specialists who conducted the study believe that compliance with this indicator will help improve health and prolong life. According to them, in this way it will be possible to reduce the number of premature deaths.

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How to adhere to the daily norm?

It is recommended to divide the consumption of fruits and vegetables into 10 portions of 80 grams during the day. It can be used before and after main meals. It is easy to do, since it is the approximate weight of one apple or banana.

The benefits of plant foods

• Vegetable products are rich in useful vitamins and trace elements. They contribute to protection against diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, diabetes and oncology. Also, these substances have a beneficial effect on the condition of skin and hair, eye health and the immune system as a whole.
• Each vegetable and fruit has its own set of useful substances, which makes it a unique product. All kinds of colorful fruits should be added to the diet. Green and yellow vegetables, including pepper, spinach, broccoli and others, are called the most useful by doctors.
• The most useful thing is to use fruits and vegetables in their raw form, since many of them lose part of their value during heat treatment. But frozen and dried ones retain their properties. As a supplement to salads, it is better to choose vegetable oil instead of sour cream and mayonnaise.

Adding vegetable products to the diet in the right amount increases the chances of each person to improve their condition and preserve youth. It is worth noting that the amount of nutrients in vegetables and fruits differs. Therefore, it is recommended to make a menu for the week so that there is a variety of products on your table.