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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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One of the main mechanisms of the work of the human body is the heart system, which performs its basic function, with the help of a control center called the brain. None of these organs can function properly, being in a malfunction. This is a whole system of relationships with each other. The main task of the heart, the transfer of blood through the vessels, providing the body with all the necessary elements, vital to the body. The slightest change in this system leads to serious consequences of the body. It breaks down and can lead, even to the most tragic end.
Proved by scientists from Israel that eating flour products, do not bring benefits to these organs. The use of bread from flour of the highest grade, it is necessary to replace it with a coarser grinding, it is more useful for the brain and heart.
Studies have shown that if you often eat white bread and even in large quantities, this can lead to changes in the arteries and veins. Products made of flour, can contain in excess sugar and carbohydrates, affecting other organs in the best way. Developed diseases such as diabetes, digestive problems.
Such fluctuations of sugar in the blood, repeated with frequent intervals, change the normal flow of blood through the vessels and arteries. Increases the risk of blood clots. The production of insulin is reduced, the work of other organs is failing.
Bread from dark varieties containing sugar in small quantities, and fiber in large, more suitable for people striving for proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Since coarse flour grinding is useful for the brain and blood vessels. Moreover, dark bread, unlike white, is preferable to people watching their weight. From it you will get better, which will allow to keep a good figure.
The heart itself is not big, you can say a small organ. The importance for the work of the body is great, so you need to worry about his health from an early age. It needs food with the necessary elements. He needs: iron, copper, vitamins A, B, C, E, glycosides, enzymes. Citrus improves activity, inhibits the development of heart attacks and strokes. Positively affect the digestive system, reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, improve brain activity.
Potassium and iron in apples are just necessary ingredients for the heart. The risk of formation of cancer tumors is reduced many times, blood pressure is normalized. In day it is necessary to eat a few apples to maintain their health in the norm.
Dairy products, fish and seafood have a curative property on these organs and are able to protect against terrible diseases. In seafood, Omega-3 is an unsaturated acid of great importance, since it prevents strokes and heart attacks. All products should be consumed within the limits of the norm and preferably separately, with a relative interval between them. Mixing "all in one heap" will lead to problems not only the motor of the body, but also digestion.
The above food is one of the main components of the proper operation and functioning of the heart system and the human brain. Separate nutrition, allows better assimilation of foods in the digestive tract.
Do not forget about physical exercises aimed at maintaining the body in tone. Time to undergo a medical examination to prevent serious illness.
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