I. Nuts: Nuts such as almonds and peanuts are rich in amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids that are beneficial to the heart, which can reduce the risk of heart disease.
II. Job's Tears: As a water-soluble fiber, Job's Tears can accelerate the liver's excretion of cholesterol and protect heart health.
III. Black Sesame: Black sesame contains unsaturated fatty acids and lecithin, which can maintain the elasticity of blood vessels and prevent arteriosclerosis.
IV. Soybeans: Soybeans contain various essential amino acids for the human body and are mostly unsaturated fatty acids, which can promote the metabolism of fat and cholesterol in the body.
V. Corn: Corn oil contains unsaturated fatty acids and up to 60% linolenic acid, making it a good absorbent of cholesterol; when used in traditional Chinese medicine, corn has a diuretic effect and helps stabilize blood pressure.
VI. Potato: This food contains a large amount of vitamin C and sodium, potassium, iron, etc. The potassium content is particularly rich, with 502 milligrams per 100 grams, making it one of the few high-potassium vegetables. Patients with heart disease, especially those with insufficient cardiac function, often have a tendency of low potassium. Regular consumption of potatoes can not only supplement potassium but also replenish sugar, protein, minerals, vitamins, etc.
VII. Spinach: The rich folic acid in spinach can effectively prevent cardiovascular diseases. In addition, the iron and trace elements in spinach can also play a role in blood enrichment.
VIII. Celery: The celery contained in celery can protect cardiovascular function. When eating celery, you should eat the leaves because they are the essence of the nutrition. The vitamin C in the leaves is higher than in the stems, and they are rich in phytonutrients and have high nutritional value. Celery is also a food rich in fiber. The latest research results show that eating more foods rich in fiber can reduce the risk of heart attacks.
IX. Wood Ear: Eating wood ear can stimulate gastrointestinal motility and accelerate the excretion of cholesterol out of the body. In addition, black wood ear contains substances that prevent platelet aggregation, which has a good health-care effect on arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and obstructive stroke.
X. Kelp: Kelp belongs to soluble fiber, which is easier to be decomposed, absorbed, and utilized by the large intestine than general vegetable fiber. Therefore, it can accelerate the excretion of harmful substances such as cholesterol, prevent thrombosis and increased blood viscosity, and prevent arteriosclerosis.