Russian nutritionist names products for healthy heart, vessels

To maintain the health of the heart and blood vessels and prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases, meals rich in unsaturated fatty acids should be present in the daily diet, Report informs, citing sports nutritionist Irina Pisareva's interview with Zvezda TV.

According to the specialist, the best sources of these substances are avocados, fish, olive oil, and nuts.

The daily diet must necessarily include foods that are rich in omega-3 and polyunsaturated fatty acids. For example, today - fish, tomorrow - a salad with olive oil and tomatoes, which are antioxidants, the next day it can be a slice of avocado and nuts, Pisareva said.

It is also essential for heart health to get enough vitamin K, which improves vascular permeability and elasticity. A large amount of this vitamin is found in greens. The heart muscle can also be supported by the inclusion of antioxidant-rich berries and tomatoes in the diet.