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Nutrition is an organic substance needed by organisms for the normal body's system, growth, maintenance and health. Nutrition has an important role in body health, to prevent of cardio vascular disease (heart and blood vessels).

Things that play a role in preventing of cardio vascular disease are cholesterol levels must always be in normal value, the body's mass index is in the range of 18.5-22.9 kg/m2. In women, waist circumference < 80cm and in men < 90cm. To help keep normal cholesterol levels, then you should reduce saturated fat, by limiting oil intake about 2-3 tablespoons per day, as well as limiting animal fat intake such as red meat that contains chicken fat and skin.

Processing food nutrition for patients with heart problems

In processing food, can be selected steamed or roasted compared to stir-fry or fried. Even if you want to saute, use a little oil to saute the seasoning, then add water and add food ingredients. The amount of fiber intake must also be considered, about 5 servings/day, consisting of fruits and vegetables. Fiber help bind cholesterol in the large intestine so can helps reduce blood cholesterol levels. Simple carbohydrate intake also don't overdo it, maximum of 3 tablespoons per day. Simple carbohydrates are sugar (either brown sugar or white sugar), honey, syrup. Sugar also found in candy or cake.

In a state of heart disorder with by high blood pressure, it is necessary to limit salt (in this case it is actually a sodium). The recommended amount is less than 1 spoonful of the salt per day. Foods that contain sodium in addition to kitchen salt are preserved foods, soft drinks, fish, spices food and chips that contain lots of salt, of course must be avoided.

Unlike the sodium intake that must be limited, it turns out that potassium intake is good to help control blood pressure. Foods that contain potassium include bananas, avocados, young papaya leaves, spinach, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, lettuce, beans, garlic and onion.

Let's make sure your heart stay healthy from now! Give the best for your health and your family.