Proper nutrition plays a key role in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, especially given the risk of developing diabetes. Svetlana Kanevskaya, therapist, gastroenterologist, doctor of medical sciences, shared important nutritional recommendations for people with heart problems with Lenta.ru.
According to the specialist, people with heart disease should significantly limit their consumption of processed meat, refined grains and carbohydrates, as well as sweet carbonated drinks, juices, ice cream and chips.
“Processed meat – hot dogs, bacon, sausage, sausages, salami and other meat delicacies – contains preservatives. The worst types of meat for the heart are those that are processed with a high content of salt and other nitrates. They should be completely excluded from the diet,” Kanevskaya said.
The expert also draws attention to the need to limit sweets. Cookies, cakes and muffins should become a rare treat, and not part of the daily diet. not only do these desserts contribute to weight gain due to their high sugar content, but they also increase blood triglyceride levels, which negatively impacts heart health.
