Food for IHD should be saturated with magnesium salts and poor in table salt. Magnesium salts prevent the formation of fats in the body.
It is necessary to include in the diet more products containing polyunsaturated fatty acids. Preferably the presence of bran, which contribute to the removal of cholesterol from the body.
In the metabolism of fats, vitamin B6 plays an important role.
Iodine stimulates the breakdown of fats. Polysaccharides (complex carbohydrates) reduce the risk of blood clots, regulate fat metabolism.
Potassium salts have an extremely beneficial effect on the function of the heart muscle and blood circulation as a whole.
So, what foods should the diet of a person with ischemic heart disease be based on?
Every week try to eat the following foods:
bread, cereal or rice - 6-8 servings
fresh fruit - 2-4 servings
fresh or frozen vegetables - 3-5 servings
low-fat milk, yoghurt, cheese - 2-3 servings
low-fat meat, poultry, fish or beans - 2-3 servings.
Use olive oil for cooking. It contains mono-limiting fats with a lowered level of cholesterol. From fish, give preference to salmon, mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardine and long tuna. The omega-3 fatty acids contained in them help to reduce the level of certain fats in the blood.
For breakfast, preferably cereals, fruits and whole wheat bread.
For lunch, add vegetables or a salad to the meat. Soy products, beans, chickpeas, leaf lettuce contribute to lowering the level of cholesterol.
As a dessert, choose low-fat yogurt, fruit. Maximum refuse the sweet.
Eat more nuts with a high level of mono-restricted fats: walnuts, cashews, pecans, almonds, hazelnuts and Australian walnuts. But do not abuse them, because they are useful, but very fatty.
Refuse from smoking. It is very important. And do not forget that passive smoking, chewing tobacco and cigars are equally harmful.
If you drink alcohol, reduce its intake to a minimum. 1-2 servings per week are allowed. This does not apply to people with health problems. It makes sense for them to abandon alcoholic beverages altogether.
Hypodinamy .
A person with ischemic heart disease simply needs to do some exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Physical activity will help reduce blood pressure, and, together with diet, control weight. Walking, aerobics, swimming, cycling are welcome. The work of the cardiovascular system can improve simple fast walking.
However, do not start classes without consulting a doctor.
Obesity
Excess weight is always an additional burden on the heart, blood vessels. Most often there is high blood pressure and an increased likelihood of diabetes. In this case, a diet with a low fat content is strongly recommended. Any program for weight loss should be done correctly, that is, under the supervision of a specialist.
Hypertension
In this case, you just need a course of treatment from your doctor. The primary tasks in this disease are a diet with a low salt level, physical exercises and timely intake of medicines prescribed by a doctor.
Diabetes
It is characterized by obstructions and atherosclerosis of blood vessels, including in the coronary arteries. Controlling this disease helps to reduce the risk of developing coronary artery disease.