Category Archives: Cardiovascular Disease
The Snuff As A Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Smoking is not only modified, but must be eradicated, since it is one of the largest contributors to increased mortality and both heart disease, mainly ischemic heart disease and cancer and lung disease. It is believed that snuff causes approximately 100,000 deaths annually from cardiovascular diseases in the United States. In Spain, approximately 50% of [...]
Chia Seeds to Against Cholesterol
Chia seeds are considered by many experts as the natural exponent to combat cholesterol. Its various properties to combat high cholesterol have become very fashionable lately. But how are consumed chia seeds against cholesterol? Of course, can be eaten as they are. Still, there are much more palatable alternative to be able to do so. [...]
Chocolate Brownies Reduced Fat
Chocolate brownies recipe for hypercholesterolaemia Several studies prove that the black chocolate, consumed in moderation is an ally of cardiovascular health. It is therefore possible to incorporate diet and occasionally eat tasty preparation that would reduce and control cholesterol. In this note I will bring a chocolate brownie recipe lower in fat. An ideal dessert [...]
Amaranth Tea Against Cholesterol
Amaranth is a plant, whose scientific name is Amaranthus tricolor. It has various medicinal properties, among which we can mention the property of lowering cholesterol. Amaranth is a food that can be consumed in different ways, including through their tea or infusion. This is another natural alternative that you have to fight bad cholesterol or [...]
Virgin olive oil and cardiovascular health
It is now well established that olive oil has a preventive and therapeutic role in treating cardiovascular disease. The effects are attributed mainly to its high oleic acid content. 1. Prevent arteriosclerosis In recent years various studies have highlighted the possible role of the antioxidant substances present in the unsaponifiable residue in relation to the [...]
Nutrition in cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in industrialized countries, and one of the factors that increase your risk is inadequate nutrition. Balancing your diet protect our heart. 1. What is cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular diseases (coronary heart disease and stroke) is caused by lack of blood supply to certain organs and are the principal [...]
Beware of fats for cardiovascular health
Triglycerides are the fats most abundant in nature.The human adipose tissue is composed mostly of triglycerides and represent the main energy reserve of the organism. If a person is overweight or are pursuing an unbalanced diet (with a high intake of saturated fat, simple sugars and alcohol), the concentrations of triglycerides in the blood may [...]