With a healthy diet plan, the cardiovascular health of the body can be improved, cutting down the risk of heart attack and other heart-related ailments. Dr Siddhant Bhargava, Fitness and Nutritional Scientist, said, “Eating nuts is healthy and good for your heart. They are packed with healthy fats, minerals and antioxidants that boost heart health. It is believed that people who regularly eat nuts are less likely to have heart attacks than those who rarely eat them. Nuts such as walnuts, pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts and peanuts also make for a great snack - easy to store and pack when you are on the go.”
Dr Bhargava noted down the heart-healthy components that are present in nuts which help in improving heart health.
Unsaturated fats: Studies suggest that foods rich in unsaturated fat improve blood cholesterol levels which can decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Omega-3 fatty acids: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, nuts are good for the heart and blood vessels. The omega-3 fatty acids reduce triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood. It also prevents the development of erratic heart rhythms that can lead to heart attacks.
Fibre: All nuts contain fibre which may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease via a variety of mechanisms like improving blood lipid profiles, lowering blood pressure, and improving insulin sensitivity along with the fibrinolytic activity.
Vitamin E: Packed with vitamin E, nuts help to stop the development of plaques in the arteries. Plaque development in your arteries can be hazardous. It can lead to chest pain, coronary artery disease or a heart attack.
