The Best and Worst Food for Heart

Unhealthy foods is often a risk factor for heart disease and other metabolic diseases. So what foods are good and bad for the heart?

The main enemy is the heart of cholesterol and fat. Cholesterol can wake up in the arteries and cause all kinds of heart problems such as coronary heart disease, clots, heart attacks and more.

Cholesterol is actually good for the heart in normal rate. But the number is high, and then cholesterol may harm the heart.

Here are the best and worst food for the heart, as reported by Hubpages, Saturday (06/11/2011):

The best food for the heart

1. Oatmeal
Oatmeal is high in fat either, omega-3 fatty acids, and low in bad fats and bad cholesterol (LDL or Low Density Lipoprotein). Oatmeal also has fiber, which is also good for the heart.

2. Salmon
Salmon also contains omega-3 and antioxidants.

3. Olive oil
Monounsaturated fat in olive oil can lower bad cholesterol and helps clean the blood vessels.

4. Nuts
Almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts are the best. Nuts are loaded with good fat and fiber.

5. Berri Fruit
Berri fruit has anti-inflammatory substances, which can reduce the likelihood of disease and cancer.

6. Spinach
This green leafy vegetables contain lots of lutein, folate, fiber, and potassium.

7. Soybean
Soy is very good for the heart because it contains protein. Make sure you choose the most natural soy because soy preparations usually contain preservatives and salt, which is not good for the heart.

8. Legumes
The best legumes are beans, lentils, and beans. Legumes contain a lot of fiber, calcium and omega-3 is very good for the heart healthy.

9. Avocado
Avocados contain monounsaturated fats (monounsaturated fats) which can reduce LDL or bad cholesterol.

10. Flaxseed (flax)
Flax seeds contain omega-3 and omega-6 is high enough that good for the heart.

Worst food for the heart

Worst food for the heart is that many foods contain salt, sugar and fat, among others:

1. Soda
2. French fries
3. Chips
4. Bacon
5. Pasta salad
6. Burger fast food
7. Granola bars
8. Chocolate Cereals
9. Donuts
10. Processed Cheese