What foods are good to eat for angina?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing some angina symptoms these two days, so I would like to improve them by adjusting my diet. What foods are good to eat for angina?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Patients with angina should follow a diet low in fat and salt but high in fiber to reduce the burden on the heart and improve cardiac function. The following types of food are recommended:
1. Low-fat and low-salt diet: Choose low-fat foods such as fish, chicken, dairy products, and soy products, which are low in fat and rich in protein, providing the energy required by the body. At the same time, reducing salt intake helps lower blood pressure.
2. Foods rich in vitamins and dietary fiber: Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as apples, blackberries, bananas, black fungus, and onions. These foods are rich in vitamins, fiber, and trace elements such as potassium and zinc, which help cleanse blood vessels, reduce blood viscosity, and lower cholesterol levels.
3. Olive oil: As cooking oil, olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids that are beneficial to heart health.
4. Whole grains: Such as oats and brown rice, which are rich in dietary fiber and help lower cholesterol and stabilize blood glucose levels.
5. Legumes: Including black beans, red beans, and mung beans, which are high in protein, low in fat, and rich in fiber, helping to control body weight and blood pressure.
