Each year, cardiovascular disease kills 180 000 people in France. Yet, according to World Health Organization, there is a simple way to fight against: eating regular fruits and vegetables. But how do they feed on our hearts and our ships?
Each year, cardiovascular disease kills 180 000 people in France. Yet, according to World Health Organization, there is a simple way to fight against: eating regular fruits and vegetables. But how do they feed on our hearts and our ships?
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Historically, we know that diet plays a role in causing cardiovascular disease. But if one insists on foods to avoid, we often forget to mention those in favor: fruits and vegetables, for their fiber and antioxidants are involved in prevention.
Proven benefits of fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables against cardiovascular disease vasculairesUne Indian study has highlighted the advantages of a daily consumption of fruits and vegetables.
This population was not chosen at random. Indeed, his regime is no salt, and blood pressure and cholesterol levels of those persons is lower than in developed countries. The risk factors are largely reduced, which can really look at the influence of the consumption of fruit and vegetables on the organization.
For this, three groups were created and each to follow a special diet. The first group was eating less than three servings of fruit per day, the second three to five servings and last more than five servings daily.
Finally, the last group saw its chances of getting a stroke or ischemic heart disease fall by 30%. These results show that not only fruits and vegetables prevent heart disease, but the more you eat, the more benefits from their protection.
Protective substances in plants
How do the fruits and vegetables? They possess many biologically active molecules conducive to the smooth functioning of our body: antioxidants, fiber and minerals.
- Antioxidants prevent the oxidation of LDL lipoprotein which are contained in the fraction of cholesterol. In addition, the fibers decrease the intestinal reabsorption of cholesterol it. The consequences are immediate because the cholesterol in the blood drops and blood pressure.
- Minerals like potassium, also seem to play a role in reducing blood pressure.
- Finally, fruits and vegetables have low energy density and are low in fatty acids, especially saturated. Consumption at the expense of higher fat foods, reduces weight, which can directly affect diabetes.
Fruits and vegetables play a vital role in the protection of cardiovascular diseases. Even if we do not know exactly their effect on the quality of our ships, what is certain is that they have a preventive action on these diseases.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2.7 million lives could be saved if we ate more fruits and vegetables! So do not wait to get started. Whether fresh, canned or frozen, these foods will make you well-being and health.
Emmanuelle Jost
Source:
EGEA Congress, Paris, 2008
