The foods necessary for heart health after 50 years are named

Vegetables, fruits, fish, nuts, and legumes should be consumed by people with cardiovascular problems.

After reaching the age of 50, numerous factors affect heart health. Menopause, loss of estrogen, and menopausal problems can cause high blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as increase the development of type 2 diabetes.

OBOZREVATEL, with the assistance of saludycardiologia.com, offers a closer look at the foods needed to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables prevent atherosclerosis, stroke, and heart attacks. Among them, it is worth highlighting avocados, which do not contain monounsaturated fats and can reduce the level of bad cholesterol. Strawberries are also very useful, as they help dilate arteries, protect the inner layer of blood vessels, take care of blood pressure, lower blood glucose levels, and delay the development of diabetes and hypertension.

Raw nuts

Walnuts, peanuts, and pistachios have many benefits for the cardiovascular system:

• lower cholesterol;
• reduce obesity and overweight;
• prevent type 2 diabetes;
• help to avoid metabolic syndrome.

Legumes

According to the Spanish Heart Foundation, eating 4 servings of 100 grams of legumes per week can reduce the risk of heart attack and angina by up to 14%. In addition, they reduce bad cholesterol and help control weight.

Less red meat, more fish

You need to eat more blue fish to increase the levels of omega-3 in your body. In turn, this will help control blood cholesterol levels.

Olive oil

It is important to avoid using regular vegetable oil and start using olive oil. It can protect the heart due to its fatty acid content and antioxidant properties.