Nutrition In Angina

Angina pectoris is also known as ischemic heart disease, which develops when there is not enough blood in its cavity. The disease is also known as the popular "chest frog".

Proper nutrition in such a disease is extremely important. Overweight people have been shown to be significantly more at risk, and their risk of complications is higher.
A balanced diet will improve metabolic processes in the body.

Useful products for angina

• Porridge (they come first). Millet and buckwheat are especially useful because they contain potassium and B vitamins. Buckwheat also contains vitamin P, as well as the minerals calcium, sodium, iron and magnesium.
• Rice with dried apricots and raisins - the dish is rich in potassium and magnesium, helps remove harmful substances from the body.
• Wheat - large amounts of vitamins B, E and biotin (vitamin H), which regulates carbohydrate metabolism.
• Oatmeal - it contains dietary fiber that inhibits cholesterol, and cellulose - it cleanses the body. In addition, the dish is rich in vitamins B, PP, E, as well as phosphate, calcium, iron, sodium, zinc and magnesium.
• Barley - a source of vitamins A, B, PP, E, boron, iodine, phosphorus, zinc, chromium, fluorine, silicon, magnesium, copper, iron, potassium and calcium.
• Seaweed - contains iodine, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and magnesium, as well as folic and pantothenic acid. Such a composition improves metabolism.
• All fruits and vegetables are useful for consumption in angina. They can be eaten raw, steamed or baked. It is important to be fresh. In heart disease, doctors recommend eating bananas daily because of their high potassium content .
• Legumes are also desirable on the table. They contain complex carbohydrates and cellulose, they saturate the body.
• Vegetable oils - sunflower, corn, soybean, olive oil. They are all rich in mono- and polyunsaturated fats, these are vitamins A, D, E, K, F, which are involved in cell formation and metabolism.
• Fish should also be present in the patient's menu, from the meat - game, beef, turkey, chicken. With the help of high protein content and low fat balance in metabolic processes is achieved.
• Milk and dairy products - sources of lactose, thiamine, vitamin A and calcium.
• Honey is important because it contains potassium.
• As for fluids, it is important to drink at least 2 liters of water a day.
• More useful foods: raisins, prunes, nuts, soy products - they are sources of potassium.

Dangerous and harmful products for angina:

• Fats of animal origin - they have a lot of cholesterol, and it contributes to the accumulation of plaque in blood vessels, resulting in the development of atherosclerosis. Fatty meats and sausages, fried eggs, cream, smoked products and liver are also included in this group.
• Pastries and confectionery - they are sources of carbohydrates leading to obesity. Also chocolate, ice cream, carbonated drinks and various sweets.
• The use of salt should be limited, as it slows down the process of excretion of fluids from the body. It can be replaced with green spices, they contain many vitamins (A, B, C, PP), folic acid , phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron.
• Drinks that contain caffeine (coffee, strong tea) - are diuretics and remove large amounts of fluid from the body.
• Alcohol and smoking increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, so give up bad habits.