Experts have named foods that should be avoided to maintain heart and vascular health

The Krasnoyarsk Rospotrebnadzor told which food products can negatively affect the health of the cardiovascular system and, as a result, the general condition of the human body.

Yes, it is recommended avoid trans fats – These are artificial fats that are formed during the chemical processing of animal and vegetable oils. They are often used in products such as margarine, fast food, cookies, crackers, etc. labeled as “hydrogenated” or “partially hydrogenated” oils. Trans fats increase bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, which can lead to heart disease.

For the same reason, “harmful” are also considered saturated fats. There are a lot of them in high-fat meat and dairy products, confectionery and vegetable oils. Experts advise choosing low-fat milk, poultry meat and limiting the consumption of palm and coconut oils.

May lead to high blood pressure, obesity and other problems associated with cardiovascular disease. excessive alcohol consumption. “Sometimes you can come across information that moderate doses of alcohol can have some positive effects, but this is not at all true. Alcohol is always harmful. There is no safe dose of alcohol, so it is better to abstain from it altogether,” Rospotrebnadzor warned.

Other risk factors for the heart and blood vessels include increased consumption of salt and sugar, especially in prepared foods, sweet drinks and snacks, and confectionery.

“Many processed foods and semi-finished products contain high levels of salt, sugar, saturated fat and trans fat. In addition, they are often very low in vitamins and minerals necessary for heart and vascular health. How to avoid: Choose natural and minimally processed foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean meats. Prepare homemade meals from fresh ingredients,” Rospotrebnadzor urged.

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