Blood vessels play a very important role in the body.
They transport nutrients and oxygen from the heart to other organs.
In some cases, blood vessels become blocked, forming the starting point of many cardiovascular diseases.
Data from AgroWeb.org show that in recent years, 60% of deaths in the country have occurred as a result of heart disease.
40% of them are caused by coronary diseases.
The cardiologists of the Mother Teresa University Hospital Center told Scan TV that the main causes of these diseases are the way of eating and the lack of physical activity.
Experts have identified some healthy foods that reduce the risk of such diseases and maintain the health of blood vessels.
Avocado
Avocado is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Naturally, their consumption helps unblock blood vessels.
In addition, daily consumption of avocados lowers bad cholesterol by 11 to 22%.
Avocados are available in the market all year round.
Broccoli
Broccoli contains a lot of vitamin K which prevents blood clotting.
The fiber in broccoli lowers blood pressure and cholesterol.
Broccoli is available in the market from October to March-April.
Citrus fruits
Citrus fruits are rich in pectin that cleans blood vessels and lowers bad cholesterol.
Citrus fruits are available in the market all year round.
The coffee
Australian researchers have found that coffee reduces the risk of heart disease by 20%.
It is rich in antioxidants and chlorogenic acid that prevents heart problems.
Apples
Doctors say that eating an apple a day lowers bad cholesterol by at least 40%.
Antioxidants in apples have the ability to prevent hardening of the blood vessels.
Apples are available in the market throughout the year.
Spinach
A serving of spinach a day can protect you from heart disease caused by atherosclerosis, or blockage of blood vessels.
Spinach is available in the market from January – May and September – December.
Fish
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines are rich in healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids which unclog blood vessels and prevent thrombosis.
Take care to consume fresh fish.
The walnuts
Walnuts and almonds are especially good for the heart.
They are rich in fiber, protein, alpha-linoleic acid, vitamin E and mono-unsaturated fats.
Watermelon
Amino acids in watermelon unblock blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
AgroWeb experts point out that unblocking and cleaning blood vessels takes time, but eating the above-mentioned foods speeds up this process.
Watermelon has a period from July to September.
