Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps control high blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease. Vitamin C is found in many fruits and vegetables, including oranges, kiwis, lemons, guava, grapefruit, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, and Brussels sprouts.
Oranges and grapefruits have good flavonoid content, helping to reduce the risk of ischemic stroke (caused by blood clots) by nearly 19%. Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which helps reduce the risk of heart disease.
Vitamin K
This vitamin helps prevent vascular calcification and protein activation. Vitamin K is found in kale, radishes, mustard greens, parsley, lettuce, Brussels sprouts, bean sprouts, broccoli, cabbage...
Zinc
Zinc affects the heart's ability to cope with oxidative stress. Foods rich in zinc are found in meat, shellfish, legumes, seeds, nuts, milk, eggs, whole grains
Quercetin
Quercetin is a flavonoid or plant pigment found in fruits and vegetables that has antioxidant effects on cardiovascular diseases, helping to improve blood vessel cell health and blood flow through the arteries.
Quercetin is found in red and white onions, cooked asparagus, cherries, red apples, red grapes, broccoli, kale, red leaf lettuce, green and black tea.
Calcium
Calcium plays an important role in the electrical activity and pumping function of the heart. Calcium particles are known for their ability to enter heart muscle cells, contributing to the electrical signals that coordinate the functions of the heart.
Foods rich in calcium are good for the heart. You should eat cheese, yogurt, milk, soybeans, tofu, nuts, and fish.
