A heart is considered "healthy" when in its resting state it beats approximately 70 times per minute and simultaneously performs its pumping function according to the physical and psychological needs of the person. As stipulated by the World Health Organization (WHO) is a heart that is in a person with a healthy body and mind, with complete physical, mental and social.

There are many factors that intervene in the health of a person, especially if it is the heart; However, food is a key agent to keep this vital organ of the human being healthy. The specialists in cardiology state that the person's dietary habits are directly related to the basis, origin and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Ideal food

A diet from the cardiometabolic point of view should contain varied fruits, as well as vegetables, whole grains, nuts and fish. Similarly, it recommends moderate consumption of dairy products, unprocessed meats, poultry and alcohol.
Diets have a high content of natural fiber, antioxidants, minerals, unsaturated fats and phytochemicals, like the foods mentioned above, they are perfect to keep our heart healthy. However, it is very important to remember that caloric intake and rations should be moderate and appropriate for each person.

It should not be missing from the table

According to experts should not be excluded for any reason from our diet, cocoa (dark chocolate) because it reduces blood pressure and improves endothelial function.
Also, broccoli, onions, chamomile tea, parsley, celery, apples, grapes or red wine, because it contains flavonoids (natural pigments) and are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory. For its part, fish reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke (cardiovascular accident) just as olive oil reduces bad cholesterol and triglycerides, increasing good cholesterol.

Attentive to myths

There are some myths that should be discarded, among them we have the consumption of coffee frequently prohibited in the diets, however, a cup of coffee can be beneficial for health because it is an antioxidant, relieves headache and asthma. Eggs, tomatoes and avocados have also been accused of increasing cholesterol, on the contrary, they are very complete nutritional foods.

Yes, you can eat on the street!

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The famous fast food that many delight, should not be a problem, the cardiologist explains that products such as pizza are fully allowed if they are made with good ingredients, for example, tomato, olive oil and mozzarella cheese are "Italian wonders" that bring nutritional benefits. It also states that hamburgers are allowed while they are made healthy with fresh and natural products; the key is in the portions and moderation.
Any excess or lack of food is harmful to health, everything should be consumed in its proper measure, remembering that the food must be varied and consume the necessary calories or failing to meet the special considerations your doctor says.

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