FOOD THAT CAN CAUSE FOODS THAT CAN
CARDIOVASCULAR PREVENT
DISEASES
1. POTATO CHIPS
They are loaded with saturated fat, and
covered in salt which increases blood
pressure and is linked to other heart
diseases.
2. ICE CREAM
They are loaded with fat and sugar that
leads to weight gain and drive up your
triglycerides which leads to heart
attack.
CARDIOVASCULAR
3. FRIED CHICKEN
DISEASES Deep-frying chicken adds calories, fat,
DEFINITION : and sodium that have linked with
diabetes, obesity, and high blood
Diseases of the heart or blood vessels.
pressure and all of which raise your
COMMON CAUSES : odds of heart failure.
High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol,
4. RED MEAT
and smoking are key risk factors for heart
disease. They’re high in saturated fat, which
SYMPTOMS : can boost cholesterol that can build up
in the walls of the arteries. This leads
Chest pain or discomfort, upper back or neck
pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea or
to the narrowing of the arteries and
vomiting, extreme fatigue, upper body can decrease the blood flow.
discomfort, dizziness, and shortness of breath.
CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASES
1. WALNUT
A good source of omega-3s contains
alpha-linoleic acid (ALA) which may
help heart arrhythmias.
2. SARDINES
They're loaded with omega-3 fatty
acids, calcium, and niacin. Niacin is an
important B vitamin that may raise
HDL, also known as "good" cholesterol.
3. ORANGE
Prevent the oxidation of cholesterol;
oxidized cholesterol sticks to the walls
of the arteries, building up plaque that
grows large enough to block blood flow
in small blood vessels, causing a heart
attack or a stroke.
4. GARLIC
This flavorful food positively affects
blood pressure, platelet aggregation,
serum triglyceride level, and
cholesterol levels—all of which keep
your heart performing.