Eat This, Not That !: Eat Protein and Fiber for Heart Health
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US nutritionists have named breakfast foods that can help support heart health. Reported by Eat This, Not That!
First of all, experts recommend paying attention to oatmeal, omelet with vegetables, whole grain bread with eggs and berries. “The fiber in oatmeal helps cleanse excess cholesterol from the body. Plus, it feeds good gut bacteria and helps control excess weight and blood sugar. All of this has a positive effect on heart health, ”says nutritionist Trista Best.
If you have breakfast with a vegetable omelet, the body, according to Best, will receive a moderate amount of protein from eggs and fiber from vegetables. Cooking an omelet with meats like sausage or bacon can increase the risk of heart disease by 42 percent, according to a Harvard University study, she said.
Nutritionist Janet Coleman says her colleagues often list bread as unhealthy, but whole grain baked goods combined with eggs can be heart-healthy.
“Whole grain bread helps eliminate bad cholesterol from the body, so it's worth using it instead of regular white bread. Eggs also lower cholesterol levels through omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids, ”Coleman said.
In addition to fighting cholesterol, she added that a breakfast of eggs and whole grain bread will help you stay full longer and avoid eating too much, which is good for the heart.
Nutritionist Morgin Claire advises adding berries to your breakfast, as they contain antioxidants that are good for the heart. “The polyphenols and folates in berries protect the heart and reduce the risk of heart disease, and iron helps improve blood flow,” Claire said.
Earlier, Indian nutritionist Nmami Agarwal told how not to get fat over the winter. She advised to build a diet in accordance with physical activity.
