The nuts are good for the heart

MSc Nguyen Thi Tuyet, Cardiology Department, Tam Anh General Hospital in Hanoi, said the nuts provide protein, contain a lot of healthy fats, help reduce cholesterol and neutral fat (triglyceride), from It reduces the level of inflammation associated with heart disease.

Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds have high levels of antioxidants, contributing to reducing symptoms of blood vessel obstruction due to cholesterol accumulation. People who eat this type of seed can regularly improve insulin resistance, preventing complications of diabetes. Essential micronutrients such as magnesium and zinc can prevent hypertension, improve the immune system. High copper content supports increasing red blood cells, promoting blood circulation and creating conditions for the body to absorb iron, preventing the risk of anemia.

Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E – antioxidants, protect the heart from lesions due to free radicals, reduce the risk of inflammation, vascular damage, prevent the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque in the wall of blood vessels. This dish also contains phytosterol vegetable compounds that help lower blood cholesterol.

Peanuts (peanuts)

This is a healthy snack that is high in protein, magnesium and other beneficial plant compounds. Peanuts are low in saturated fat, without trans fat, low in carbohydrates, rich in fiber, reduce inflammation, reduce bad cholesterol levels. This dish is good for people with diabetes, dyslipidemia. Lac also has the ability to prevent the formation of small blood clots and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Pistachios

Children rich in protein, antioxidants, minerals such as selenium, iron. This seed is low in calories, contains lots of good fats and plant sterols. Eating pistachios feels full for a long time, controls weight, supports blood pressure regulation, reduces stress, stabilizes heart rate.

Soybean

Soybeans are used to make soy milk or tofu are familiar foods in life. On Tet holiday, roasted and dried soybeans are a favorite dish.

Soy is high in fiber, biological active ingredients that help the body fight free radicals, reduce bad cholesterol levels in the blood. Other nutrients such as omega 3 fatty acids, omega 6, calcium minerals, magnesium, potassium … have the ability to protect blood vessels from damage, thereby preventing hypertension problems, atherosclerosis circuit, risk of myocardial infarction, stroke.

Almonds

Almonds are a dish that enhances bone health and good for the cardiovascular system. Source of healthy fat, protein, fiber, some vitamins, minerals from this type of seed promote reducing inflammation, antioxidant, cholesterol, good for blood pressure … Vitamin E in almonds acting as anti -anti -substances Oxidation, preventing the risk of coronary artery disease.

Macadamia

This seed is high in unsaturated fat, saturated fatty acids that help reduce inflammation, antioxidant, limit stress, improve metabolic syndrome, diabetes. Flavonoid vegetable compounds in macadamia also supports anti -cancer.

Walnut

Walnuts contain a much higher level of saturated fatty acids than other nuts. This dish is rich in alpha linolenic acid that has anti -inflammatory properties, reduces the accumulation of plaque in coronary arteries, improves the function of coronary arteries, small vessels in the body. Polyphenol antioxidants have the ability to prevent blood clots, control hunger.

The nuts bring many health benefits, but Dr. Tuyet notes too much can cause weight gain. People should also limit packaging, processed seeds with many additives and preservatives. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia should not use sugar -soaked or spices.