Autumn health preservation and protection of the heart
The weather in Wuhan is as willful as ever. The day before was hot and restless, and when I woke up, it was autumn in the blink of an eye. Qiufeng caught the tail of the Eleventh Little Holiday and opened the prelude to the season change. The weather gradually turns cooler, and the temperature difference between day and night becomes larger, which can easily lead to recurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Especially patients with heart disease, this season is more likely to catch a cold.
What does “protect” the heart eat
1, banana
The heart is a contractile organ, the body lacks magnesium, it will lead to tachycardia, tachycardia And other symptoms, severe myocardial necrosis and calcification appear. So magnesium is called: the protector of the heart. It can prevent the synthesis of cholesterol and reduce the excitability of nerves to maintain the normal contractile function of myocardial fibers and the elasticity of coronary artery . Among natural fruits, bananas are rich in mineral magnesium, so you can usually eat more bananas to help your heart.
2, strawberry
Strawberry contains more antioxidant vitamin C than other berries. In addition, strawberries also contain potassium, folic acid, dietary fiber and phytonutrient phenol. Phenol is the key to strawberry's anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and heart protection.
3, tofu
Because the heart muscle is composed of protein, and tofu is the food with the highest soy protein content. Therefore, eating more tofu can provide a lot of protein to the heart and help maintain the heart muscle. Elasticity and health.
4. Spinach
To protect the health of the heart, we must first pay attention to the prevention of cardiovascular disease.At this time, supplementing folic acid is very important, and the content of folic acid contained in spinach is very rich. Therefore, eating spinach is more effective than other nutritional supplements in preventing heart disease. When eating spinach, it can be fried quickly and retain more nutrients.
5. Oats
In the morning, you can choose to eat a bowl of oats as breakfast. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid and potassium that are good for the heart. At the same time, oatmeal is also a very high-fiber food, which can reduce the content of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood and help maintain the smoothness of arteries.
6, cinnamon
A study published in the Journal of the Nutrition Association pointed out that cinnamon is rich in flavonoids and other antioxidants. Good for the heart. Another study pointed out. One spoonful of cinnamon powder every day can prevent diabetes .
7. Grapes
Grapes contain some polyphenols, which have a strong antioxidant effect. It can hinder the oxidation of low-quality cholesterol, and can slow down the speed of blood clotting in the human body, effectively prevent arteriosclerosis, and effectively reduce the chance of heart attack.
8. Green tea
Harvard University and National Institutes of Health both believe that drinking tea can improve arterial health, especially rich in 4span and a variety of trace polyphenols. Element of green tea,The health effect is better.
9. Bitter gourd
Bitter gourd has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving heat, nourishing blood and qi, nourishing the kidney and spleen, nourishing the liver and improving the purpose. In addition, bitter gourd has a high vitamin C content, which can prevent scurvy , protect cell membranes, prevent atherosclerosis, improve the body's stress ability, and protect the heart.
What to pay attention to when "protecting" the heart
1. Prevent colds
, especially when the human body resists the sudden drop of temperature during the day and night, especially when the temperature difference between day and night falls. At times, people are very susceptible to colds. Clothing should be added or removed in time, and outdoor activities should be carried out appropriately. Infection is the primary cause of heart failure. Because patients with heart failure have poor disease resistance, special attention should be paid to infection. Such as respiratory tract infections (cold and fever, pharyngitis , tracheitis, pneumonia, etc.), urinary tract infections, etc.
2. Control blood pressure
Cold and hot, volatile weather can easily lead to increased blood pressure. Patients with hypertension, especially men, should maintain optimism, prevent excessive excitement and fatigue, and avoid alcoholism.
3. Don't be overly excited
Emotional agitation can cause sympathetic excitement , which leads to faster heartbeat and increased heart burden. Avoid moderate-intensity physical activity to reduce the burden on the heart.
4. Strictly control salt intake
Excessive salt intake in the diet is the "enemy" of heart disease.However, too little salt intake can not meet the needs of the body, which will lead to other diseases (such as hyponatremia ). How much salt is appropriate? Generally, the daily limit for mild patients is about 5 grams, and the moderate to severe patients should be reduced.
5. Appropriate exercise
The "three, five, and seven" exercise methods are especially recommended. "Three" means to walk more than 3 kilometers a day, and insist on 30 minutes each time. "Five" means to exercise more than 5 times a week. "Seven" refers to heart rate + age = 170 after exercise, too fast heart function is easy to overload.
6. Traveling with drugs
When traveling, it is best for patients with heart disease to carry drugs with them and take them as soon as they develop symptoms. Seek medical attention as soon as possible for symptoms such as palpitation, chest tightness, and suffocation.
7. Sufficient sleep
Compared with the heat and humidity of bitter summer, it is much cooler in autumn and it is easier to fall asleep. Therefore, we must ensure adequate sleep. Get 7 hours of sleep a day, and the quality of sleep should be high.
8. Reasonable diet
Hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease patients should not follow the trend and stick to autumn fat. The diet should be mainly light, avoid three meals and replenish body water in time. However, patients with heart failure should limit the amount of drinking water, because drinking too much water will increase the burden on the heart and aggravate the condition.
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