We care about : someone, something, a project, a book, a film, a person.
But in our hearts, the real one, do we ever think about it? It beats, alone, and makes us live. We take it for granted and risk noticing his presence only when he has some problems .
Having him at heart means taking care of your lifestyle and our diet . For example, increasing the frequency of consumption of the 10 best foods for the heart .
10 best foods for the heart (some unthinkable)
1. Raisins
Raisins counteract gingivitis, and some research shows that people with this disease would be more exposed to heart problems than others. Who would have thought?
2. Pomegranate
Studies carried out at the Catalan Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences confirm that the polyphenols called punicalagine, present in the pomegranate, help to prevent and delay dysfunctions to the walls of the arteries, which are among the first signs of the onset of atherosclerosis and stroke .
Previous data showed that pomegranate juice causes lowered blood pressure and improves blood flow to the heart for over a third of people whose arteries are obstructed by atherosclerotic plaques caused by cholesterol accumulation.
3. Spinach
Spinach contains large amounts of potassium, calcium, fiber, and B-complex vitamins in a combination that is effective in supporting proper heart function.
4. Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain a high concentration of lycopene, a carotenoid with proven effectiveness in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and tumors.
5. Lupini (legumes)
Vegetable proteins from lupins and other legumes are free of saturated fats that are harmful to the heart, the opposite of proteins of animal origin (meat, milk and derivatives, eggs).
6. Bananas
Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, which helps maintain the normal "electrical" functions of the heart.
7. Grapefruit (but also lemons and oranges)
Grapefruit contains excellent amounts of flavonoid antioxidants, in particular naringenin (which has been studied in the prevention of ischemia), combined with antioxidant vitamin C.
8. Apples
Apples contain flavonoids and quercetin which help prevent plaque buildup in the arteries. They are also rich in pectin, a substance that helps lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
9. Almonds (and nuts or pistachios, dried fruit)
Almonds support the protection of the heart from heart attack thanks to the high content of alpha-linolenic fatty acids (ALA), the "plant form" of omega-3 acids.
10. Olive oil
Olive oil rich in Omega-3 and oleic acid which reduce the impact of LDL (bad) cholesterol on the arteries, but also improve the functionality and efficiency of the heart.
The heart, how and why
What's this. It is an inverted cone-shaped hollow muscle, with the base at the top and the tip at the bottom left, varying in size from person to person and based on its filling or emptying.
What it does . Thanks to its spontaneous and rhythmic contractions, it circulates blood in two different circuits, pulmonary (small circulation), and systemic (large circulation, which affects the whole body). The heart in addition to pumping the blood is in turn sprayed (from arteries called coronary), indeed its muscular walls are highly vascularized, in order to cope with an increased energy requirement, in the case of an intense effort.
How it does it . It works exactly like a pump : it contracts spontaneously and rhythmically allowing blood circulation. This continuous movement is generated by electrical stimuli that arise right inside the heart, in the tissue or conduction system, formed by fibers that transmit the electrical stimuli that arise in the right atrium at the superior vena cava.
