Diet can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease.
A nutritionist recommends one type of tea in particular because it helps prevent strokes.
Lots of vegetables, fruit, lettuce and pulses, high-quality vegetable oils such as walnut oil and whole grain products: those who frequently include these foods on the menu can effectively prevent a heart attack. According to the
Techniker Krankenkasse,
those who also avoid drinks containing sugar and caffeine, consume little salt and alcohol and maintain normal weight relieve the burden on the heart and metabolism
. The
German Heart Foundation also
gives tips on healthy heart nutrition.
She sees Mediterranean cuisine as the best way to prevent high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes.
According to the Heart Foundation, a certain tea should also be very good for the heart.
The sum of the plant substances contained in green tea is said to have a protective effect on the cardiovascular system, as the foundation informs.
"
The so-called catechins have proven to be particularly effective," says
Professor Dr.
med.
Hans Hauner, nutritionist and member of the scientific advisory board of the German Heart Foundation eV,
quoted
on
Herzstiftung.de
.
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One to two cups of green tea a day
According to the pharmaceutical newspaper, all catechins are strong antioxidants and work against peroxyl radicals about ten times better than vitamin C. Catechins are also said to inhibit the particularly aggressive free radical peroxynitrite.
In addition, the plant component can strengthen the heart: “
The studies on green tea show that the catechins have a vasodilating effect and thus promote blood circulation
.
With this and through other effects, the plant substances help to prevent deposits in the vessels (arteriosclerosis).
Green tea can thus reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure somewhat, ”Hauner continues.
In addition, green tea has a positive effect on fat and sugar metabolism.
Nevertheless, Professor Hauner warns against too much green tea: consumption in moderation is recommended.
“In
my opinion, one or two cups of green tea a day is a good guide
.
Slowly feel your way to green tea and see how you tolerate it, ”was his advice.
The ingredients caffeine and the bitter substances in green tea would not be equally good for everyone.
(jg)
