Most harmful foods for cardiovascular system revealed

Fast food and semi-finished products are the most harmful aliments for the cardiovascular system, Report informs, referring to Russian nutritionist and gastroenterologist Nuriya Dianova.

The doctor explained that fast food, in most cases, is very fatty. It contains a lot of salt and sugar, and frying is used there as a cooking method, which isn’t very healthy.

Dianova noted that excessive amounts of refined foods contribute to weight gain. These foods also contain many trans fats, which are the main enemy of the cardiovascular system. They can either start the processes of atherosclerosis or aggravate the existing ones. They also negatively affect the walls of blood vessels, leading to stroke and heart attack, the physician emphasized.

Semi-finished products also cause concern. They often contain sugar. Dianova also advised to abandon animal products that contain monosodium glutamate: manufacturers usually try to hide something by adding it.

"You cannot be completely sure of the quality of these products. Here you need to read the packaging very carefully," the doctor added.