Publisher's Synopsis
Heart Diet
Nearly one-third of all deaths worldwide are caused by heart disease.
Diet is important for heart health and can influence your risk of heart disease.
Certain foods, in fact, can influence blood pressure, triglyceride levels, cholesterol levels, and inflammation, all of which are risk factors for heart disease.
They're also high in dietary nitrates, which have been shown to reduce blood pressure, decrease arterial stiffness, and improve the function of cells lining the blood vessels. Some studies have also found a link between increasing your intake of leafy green vegetables and a lower risk of heart disease.
One analysis of eight studies found that increasing leafy green vegetable intake was associated with up to a 16% lower incidence of heart disease Find in this heart health book incredible diets for the healthy functioning of the heart.