Reducing The Risk Of Heart Attacks

Beans, Beans, The Wonderful Fruit

Not only are beans an excellent source of protein that is low in fats, but they also high in phytochemicals that improve the heart’s health. Beans can decrease total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels, which are both related to an increased risk of heart disease. The Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health discovered that consuming one serving of beans each day can lower the risk of heart attacks by thirty-eight percent.

Beans also provide heart-healthy vitamins and minerals, and lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation and oxidative stress and maintain blood sugar and insulin levels.

Drink More Water

A study that was published in the American Journal of Medical Epidemiology discovered that candidates who drink five or more glasses of water per day have a much lower risk of fatal coronary disease, compared to those who drink two glasses or less.

Although many refrain from drinking water before bed - to avoid getting up in the middle of the night - it is a good idea to have a glass. Drinking water before bed can reduce the risk of a heart attack and stroke as it helps improve circulation during the hours that many are at the highest risk of acquiring a heart attack.