There are many foods which are good for our health, and then
there are foods which are good for our hearts.
Chicken and fish are two foods which are high in protein and
ones which help prevent a stroke or heart attack. Twenty grams of protein from
these two reduces the possibility of a stroke by 20 percent. A study recently
published in the journal Neurology
found that animal protein rather than protein from vegetables lowered
cholesterol better. High cholesterol is one of the culprits of strokes. The
researchers studies more than 254 thousand people from different countries and
found that the protein from animals, (excepting red meat) is better. Fish is
the preferable choice as only 20 more grams of protein from it could lower
stroke risk.
Forbes Living also suggests a diet that includes beans,
olive oil and other heart healthy foods. Stroke is a major health issue in the U.S. If having more
filet per week could mean possibly erasing the risk, it is well worth it. Some fish
is more affordable than others, such as tilapia. Supermarkets and discount stores
carry a good variety of frozen fish which is also affordable and easy to store at
home. Take time to ask the clerk at the fish counter in the store which kinds have
more protein than others. Also, ask if they have any recipes which can be tried
at home. Good nutrition for heart health is easy and affordable.
*************************************************************************
Watch more Forbes Living TV videos on Daily Motion
Visit the Forbes Living TV pressroom
Visit the Forbes Living TV Google+
View the Forbes Living TV Shoot Day Segment
Visit the Forbes Living TV pressroom
Visit the Forbes Living TV Google+
View the Forbes Living TV Shoot Day Segment