10 foods to help the elderly take care of their hearts

　　1. Almonds

　　A report published in the U.S. clinical A study in the Journal of the Nutrition Society found that almonds not only contain heart-healthy essential amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids, but also vitamin E and arginine, which can prevent platelets from clotting and reduce the risk of heart disease. How to eat to protect your heart: Almonds are high in calories, so total intake should be controlled. It is best to use a grater to grind it into powder and mix it into dishes or sprinkle it on rice to fully absorb the nutrients of almonds.

　　2. Ginseng

　　Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Qi-tonifying drugs can protect the myocardium, enhance heart function, and are helpful in controlling high blood pressure. How to eat to protect the heart: Unless you are very weak, improper Qi replenishing will only have the opposite effect and make the condition worse. Especially people who have excessive heat symptoms such as dry mouth and tongue are not suitable to use ginseng. Generally, only people with stable blood pressure can use ginseng. It is not recommended to take large amounts of ginseng if the blood pressure is unstable or just after bleeding. It is best to ask a doctor to identify your physical condition, and it is recommended to start taking a small amount.

　　3. Angelica sinensis

　　Angelica sinensis, which is rich in B vitamins and minerals, has the effect of nourishing blood. According to traditional Chinese medicine classics, it has the function of activating blood circulation and removing blood clots, and is also used to treat cardiovascular disease. disease one of the drugs. How to eat to protect the heart: It is best to take it after diagnosis by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Angelica sinensis tends to be hot and should not be used by people with hot and dry constitutions; people with poor gastrointestinal function may also be prone to vomiting after eating it. diarrhea question.

　　4. Barley

　　Barley, which is a water-soluble fiber, can accelerate the liver's elimination of cholesterol. How to eat to protect your heart: Cook barley. Add a bowl of barley to a bowl and a half of water, put it into a rice cooker and cook. After cooking, divide into small packages and store in the freezer of the refrigerator. When cooking rice, you can slightly defrost the frozen barley and put it into the rice pot to cook together with the rice. This method can not only control the ratio of rice to barley, but also because after cooking again, the barley will become softer and easier to absorb.

　　5. Black sesame seeds

　　The unsaturated fatty acids in black sesame seeds can maintain the elasticity of blood vessels and prevent atherosclerosis. They are a high-quality source of fat. Black sesame seeds, which are rich in iron and vitamins, are also considered by Chinese medicine to be a food that can replenish blood and nourish the five internal organs. How to eat to protect your heart: The nutritional content of sesame seeds is hidden in the seeds. It is recommended that raw sesame seeds be lightly fried over dry fire. Or you can grind black sesame seeds into powder and sprinkle them on your meals to fully absorb sesamin.

　　6. Soybeans

　　Soybeans contain a variety of essential amino acids, mostly unsaturated fatty acids, which can promote fat and cholesterol metabolism in the body. How to eat to protect your heart: Soak the soybeans in hot water for more than 4 hours, then change the water and cook. Nutritionists believe that this can dissolve the gas-producing polysaccharides in soybeans and reduce flatulence.

　　7. Spinach

　　The folic acid in spinach can prevent cardiovascular disease. In addition, the iron and trace elements in spinach can replenish blood. How to eat to protect your heart: The best way to preserve folic acid is to fry it quickly over high heat. The heating time is short and the nutritional value can be retained. It is best to blanch it in hot water before frying, and then add soy products to stir-fry or mix to avoid calcium oxalate precipitation. Gout patients are advised to avoid eating spinach.

　　8. Black fungus

　　The high fiber component of black fungus can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, help defecation, and accelerate the excretion of cholesterol from the body. In addition, black fungus contains anti-platelet coagulation substances, which are good for arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease and ischemic stroke have good protective effects. How to eat to protect your heart: Dried black fungus has higher fiber content, so you can use it first blister Open, wash and cut into shreds, blanch in hot water, sprinkle with shredded ginger, sugar, white vinegar, and soy sauce and serve cold. It should be noted that black fungus has the effect of softening stool and should not be eaten by those who are prone to diarrhea.

　　9. Kelp

　　Modern scientific research has found that kelp contains the fucoidan laminarin, which has a similar effect to heparin and can prevent blood clots and increased blood viscosity, and prevent arteriosclerosis. Moreover, kelp is a water-soluble fiber, so it can accelerate the excretion of cholesterol from the body. How to eat it to protect your heart: It can be cooked in soup or served cold, but kelp itself contains sodium, so it is best to use less seasoning.

　　10. Celery

　　The apiine contained in celery can protect cardiovascular systems. A study by the University of Chicago found that celery contains a variety of antihypertensive compounds, which can reduce blood pressure by 12% to 14% and cholesterol by 14% in animal experiments. And celery is high in potassium, which can help the body excrete sodium and prevent excess water from being retained in the body. How to eat to protect your heart: Remember to eat the leaves when eating celery. Because celery leaves have higher vitamin C than stems, they have high nutritional value and are the essence of nutrients.