In recent years, with lifestyle changes and the prevalence of poor dietary habits, cardiovascular disease has become one of the major health threats in the world. However, many people don't know how to protect their heart health and what foods to choose from. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will introduce you to 4 foods that can help protect the heart by combining the theories of Chinese medicine and quoting ancient and modern prescriptions, which have the effect of protecting cardiovascular health, but few people know about them.
The first food is Eucommia. Eucommia ulmoides is a Chinese herbal medicine that has the effects of tonifying the liver and kidneys, blowing wind, and reducing swelling. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the heart is closely related to the kidneys, and Eucommia can promote the function of the kidneys, thereby protecting heart health. The ancient famous doctor Zhang Zhongjing recorded in "Treatise on Typhoid Fever", he pointed out that Eucommia can be heartache in Yangshui. Modern scientific research has also confirmed the protective effects of Eucommia ulmoides on the heart, including various mechanisms such as lowering blood pressure, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory. Therefore, we recommend making Eucommia ulmoides as a tea or adding it to food, which can be consumed all year round to protect heart health.
The second food is hawthorn. Hawthorn is a common fruit that not only has a sweet and sour taste, but also has many benefits. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, hawthorn is mild and slightly acidic, and has the effect of eliminating food and regulating qi, soothing the liver and stomach. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the heart is closely related to the spleen and stomach, so hawthorn can improve heart health by regulating the function of the spleen and stomach. In addition, hawthorn is also rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and a variety of antioxidants, which help lower cholesterol, prevent arteriosclerosis, and thus reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it is recommended that we eat more hawthorn in our daily diet, which can not only increase nutrients but also promote heart health.
The third food is black fungus. Black fungus is a common ingredient that has the effects of replenishing qi and nourishing blood, invigorating blood and dissipating stasis in traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the flow of blood is essential for heart health, and black fungus can protect the heart by promoting blood circulation and enhancing blood flow. In addition, black fungus is also rich in fiber, which can help lower cholesterol and reduce atherosclerosis, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, we recommend regular consumption of black fungus in your daily diet to effectively protect your heart health.
The fourth food is seaweed. Nori is a seaweed food that is rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that seaweed has the functions of moistening the lungs and clearing heat, nourishing yin and nourishing blood, and is closely related to heart health. Modern studies have found that alginic acid, which is rich in seaweed, can reduce blood lipids and blood sugar, promote the regeneration and repair of heart muscle cells, thereby protecting heart health. In addition, the polyunsaturated fatty acids in nori can reduce the occurrence of atherosclerosis. Therefore, it is recommended that we eat seaweed often, which can escort heart health.
Through the above introduction, we learned about 4 little-known foods, all of which have a protective effect on the heart. Eucommia, hawthorn, black fungus and seaweed all have their own unique effects in traditional Chinese medicine theories, and modern scientific research has confirmed their effectiveness. Therefore, a reasonable combination of these foods in the daily diet can effectively prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases and protect heart health.
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References: 1 zhang zhongjing. shang han lun [m]. beijing: people's medical publishing house, 2014.