What to eat and avoid for a strong heart?Eat more:- Fish rich in omega-3 (salmon, sardines, mackerel)- Vegetables and fruits- Whole grains- Nuts and seeds- Olive oil- Legumes- Lean poultry meat- Low-fat dairy productsAvoid or limit:- Salt and salty foods-

Russian doctor Olga Chirkova shared important recommendations about products necessary for maintaining cardiovascular health.

"First and foremost, the heart needs potassium and magnesium," emphasizes the expert. According to her, true treasures of potassium are: legumes, various greens, cabbage, apricots, dried apricots, bananas, dates, avocados, grapes, and citrus fruits. Magnesium can be obtained from legumes, greens, unprocessed grains, buckwheat, seaweed, cocoa, and dark chocolate.

The expert particularly emphasized the importance of sea fish in the diet, which is rich not only in microelements but also in essential omega-3 fatty acids.

The specialist warns against excessive consumption of fast food, processed foods, and confectionery products that can provoke the development of atherosclerosis. An important factor in heart health is also sufficient water consumption while limiting salt intake to 5 grams per day.