Over a million Americans die each year of heart disease. The most common are those who die from congestive heart failure-coronary heart disease and high blood pressure. Each year 300,000 people die from heart attacks before they can make it to a hospital, or before the paramedics reach them. 10% of people who die from a heart attack die within 3 days. 1 out of 5 people who survive a heart attack will have another one within 4 years. Pretty grim, isn’t it? The good news is that we have the knowledge to prevent these conditions with proper exercise and nutrition.
The Nutrition Almanac has a list of nutrients that are especially good for the heart. They are:
Vitamin A, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Choline, Folic Acid, Inositol,
Niacin, Panthothenic Acid, Phosphatidylcholine, Vitamin C and bioflavonoids, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Magensium, Manganese, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc
That’s a long list.
So, where do we get these nutrients from? Try Vitalerbs. While Vitalerbs may not have every nutrient on this list, they have most of them. For example, Vitalerbs contains: Vitamin C, Bioflavonoids (Vitamin P), Biotin, Calcium, Carotene, Choline, Pantathonic Acid, Chromium, Cobalmin (B12), Cobalt, Copper, Fiber, Fluorine, Folic Acid, Inositol, Iodine, Iron, Linoleic Acid (Vitamin F), Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin (B3), Paba, Pangamic Acid (B15), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Phosphorous, Potassium, Protein (RNA), Pyridoxine (B6), Riboflavin (B2), Selenium, Silicon, Sodium, Sulfur, Thiamine (B1), Tin, Trace Minerals, Vitamins D and K, Zinc. That’s a good portion of the list, not to mention some others. For more information on Vitalerbs, click here or talk to your local health food store that carries the Dr. Christopher product line.
What to Eat
The absolute best foods for the heart are those that are low in cholesterol. The absolute worst foods for the heart are those foods in the Standard American Diet-hamburgers, fries and a Coke. If you’re already leaning towards heart disease, you want to avoid anything that is going to add more cholesterol to your already overloaded system. Remember, fast food is not your friend.
What to Avoid:
Meat (Red in particular)
Eggs
Dairy
Fried, Fatty Foods
So, what can you eat? Among many other fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds are:
Apples-Research in the Netherlands has shown that the phytochemicals in apples could help cut the risk of death from heart disease in half. Drinking 12 ounces of apple juice or eating two whole apples a day is beneficial. So an apple a day really does keep the doctor away.
Onions-Eating half a raw onion a day raises HDL (good) cholesterol an average of 25 percent in most people who have cholesterol problems.
Legumes/Beans-The fiber and other compounds present in legumes/beans can reduce cholesterol, blood clotting, and improve blood vessel function. These are also a great source of folate, which keeps homocysteine levels (an indicator of heart trouble) in check. One serving of dried beans/legumes a day can reduce cholesterol by up to 10%. They might not be fruit, but they are magic.
Oats-Oats contain beat-glucans, a soluble fiber. Eating about one-cup of cooked oatmeal a day significantly decreases blood cholesterol levels. A great way to get your oats is with Easy Breakfast.
Walnuts-Walnuts contain a type of fat called linolenic acid, which lowers cholesterol and prevents blood clots. Eating walnuts can decrease your total cholesterol level by 12% and LDL cholesterol level by 165. Nuts are part of the mucusless diet.
Olive Oil, Canola Oil-Of all cooking oils, olive oil contains the largest proportion (77%) of monosaturated fat and has powerful antioxidants, which lowers LDL cholesterol without affecting HDL levels.
Bananas-Besides being fat and cholesterol free, bananas are rich in vitamins, minerals, and soluble fiber.
Peanuts-Peanuts, long known to be rich in protein, fiber, and several vitamins and minerals, pack a significant load of reservatrol. That's one of the heart-saving chemicals called phenolics. Phenolics are powerful antioxidants, which sop up cell-damaging free radicals throughout the body. These compounds seem to limit the harm done by cholesterol to artery walls and are thought to battle cancer, too. Other research has suggested a handful of the nutrient-filled nuts a day won't hurt your waistline - and is enough to benefit your heart.
Don’t forget your green leafy vegetables and garlic!
Copyright © 2004 Christopher Publications. All rights reserved.
The Nutrition Almanac has a list of nutrients that are especially good for the heart. They are:
Vitamin A, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Choline, Folic Acid, Inositol,
Niacin, Panthothenic Acid, Phosphatidylcholine, Vitamin C and bioflavonoids, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Magensium, Manganese, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc
That’s a long list.
So, where do we get these nutrients from? Try Vitalerbs. While Vitalerbs may not have every nutrient on this list, they have most of them. For example, Vitalerbs contains: Vitamin C, Bioflavonoids (Vitamin P), Biotin, Calcium, Carotene, Choline, Pantathonic Acid, Chromium, Cobalmin (B12), Cobalt, Copper, Fiber, Fluorine, Folic Acid, Inositol, Iodine, Iron, Linoleic Acid (Vitamin F), Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin (B3), Paba, Pangamic Acid (B15), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Phosphorous, Potassium, Protein (RNA), Pyridoxine (B6), Riboflavin (B2), Selenium, Silicon, Sodium, Sulfur, Thiamine (B1), Tin, Trace Minerals, Vitamins D and K, Zinc. That’s a good portion of the list, not to mention some others. For more information on Vitalerbs, click here or talk to your local health food store that carries the Dr. Christopher product line.
What to Eat
The absolute best foods for the heart are those that are low in cholesterol. The absolute worst foods for the heart are those foods in the Standard American Diet-hamburgers, fries and a Coke. If you’re already leaning towards heart disease, you want to avoid anything that is going to add more cholesterol to your already overloaded system. Remember, fast food is not your friend.
What to Avoid:
Meat (Red in particular)
Eggs
Dairy
Fried, Fatty Foods
So, what can you eat? Among many other fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds are:
Apples-Research in the Netherlands has shown that the phytochemicals in apples could help cut the risk of death from heart disease in half. Drinking 12 ounces of apple juice or eating two whole apples a day is beneficial. So an apple a day really does keep the doctor away.
Onions-Eating half a raw onion a day raises HDL (good) cholesterol an average of 25 percent in most people who have cholesterol problems.
Legumes/Beans-The fiber and other compounds present in legumes/beans can reduce cholesterol, blood clotting, and improve blood vessel function. These are also a great source of folate, which keeps homocysteine levels (an indicator of heart trouble) in check. One serving of dried beans/legumes a day can reduce cholesterol by up to 10%. They might not be fruit, but they are magic.
Oats-Oats contain beat-glucans, a soluble fiber. Eating about one-cup of cooked oatmeal a day significantly decreases blood cholesterol levels. A great way to get your oats is with Easy Breakfast.
Walnuts-Walnuts contain a type of fat called linolenic acid, which lowers cholesterol and prevents blood clots. Eating walnuts can decrease your total cholesterol level by 12% and LDL cholesterol level by 165. Nuts are part of the mucusless diet.
Olive Oil, Canola Oil-Of all cooking oils, olive oil contains the largest proportion (77%) of monosaturated fat and has powerful antioxidants, which lowers LDL cholesterol without affecting HDL levels.
Bananas-Besides being fat and cholesterol free, bananas are rich in vitamins, minerals, and soluble fiber.
Peanuts-Peanuts, long known to be rich in protein, fiber, and several vitamins and minerals, pack a significant load of reservatrol. That's one of the heart-saving chemicals called phenolics. Phenolics are powerful antioxidants, which sop up cell-damaging free radicals throughout the body. These compounds seem to limit the harm done by cholesterol to artery walls and are thought to battle cancer, too. Other research has suggested a handful of the nutrient-filled nuts a day won't hurt your waistline - and is enough to benefit your heart.
Don’t forget your green leafy vegetables and garlic!
Copyright © 2004 Christopher Publications. All rights reserved.
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