Why are nuts good for your heart? Because they contain these three nutrients.

Eating nutrient-rich foods can help you avoid illness and live a long, healthy life. Experts say, "Consuming adequate amounts of nutrients through food can prevent most chronic diseases." In this regard, the British daily Daily Mail has compiled a list of nutrients and foods that can help prevent heart disease, the leading cause of death in Western countries like the US and UK.

 

Magnesium: green leafy vegetables, nuts

 

Magnesium helps muscles function properly. It helps contract and relax heart muscles and blood vessels, effectively preventing angina and arrhythmia.

The importance of magnesium is growing as research suggests that low magnesium levels are more likely to be the cause of heart disease than cholesterol. Magnesium is abundant in nuts like macadamias and peanuts, as well as green leafy vegetables.

 

Omega-3 fatty acids: nuts and fish

 

Omega-3 fatty acids lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and strengthen arteries. They also help maintain a regular heartbeat, reducing the risk of heart disease.

Therefore, the American Heart Association and Health Canada recommend that patients with high blood pressure consume omega-3 fatty acids. Representative omega-3 nutrients include EPA and DHA, which are found primarily in fish like mackerel, tuna, and salmon, as well as nuts like walnuts.

 

Zinc: oatmeal, whole grains, pumpkin seeds, nuts

 

Zinc plays a role in removing free radicals that cause heart muscle toxicity. Research also shows that it lowers cholesterol levels and aids in the regeneration of the heart and muscles, significantly reducing the risk of death from heart disease. Zinc is abundant in whole grains like oatmeal, pumpkin seeds, and nuts.

 

Coenzyme Q10: Eggs, meat, fish

 

Coenzyme Q10 helps produce ATP, the body's energy source, and is effective in preventing metabolic diseases such as diabetes and hyperlipidemia. While statin-based diabetes medications can often cause side effects like muscle pain, coenzyme Q10 reduces the incidence of muscle-related diseases.

This is because it inhibits the peroxidation of bad cholesterol (LDL). It is also used as a coenzyme in the energy production process of the heart and blood vessels, and is known to remove free radicals that cause arteriosclerosis. Coenzyme Q10 is found in red meat, fish, and eggs.

 

Vitamin D: Fish such as mackerel and sardines, meat liver, eggs

 

Vitamin D promotes lipid metabolism, which lowers fat and lipid levels (such as triglycerides and cholesterol), thereby preventing obesity and reducing the incidence of cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure and stroke.

 

However, vitamin D can only be synthesized in the body through moderate exposure to sunlight. Of course, trace amounts can also be obtained through food. Foods rich in vitamin D include fish such as mackerel, sardines, and tuna, as well as meat liver, eggs, cheese, and mushrooms.

 

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Nuts contain magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc.

These nutrients seem to be good for the heart.

 

I saw that nuts were good at a cash deal.

 

One pack a day is perfect.