Prevent Heart Aattack with Red Grapes | Control Blood Pressure
- Spanish researchers say that the red grapes help lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels and check the occurrence of heart attacks.
- Researchers at Madrid University, state, that the anti-oxidants and fibre, that is found in the grape skin and seeds are exceedingly effective to fight off heart disorders.
- A dietary grape supplement was given to a few patients suffering from hypertension. They demonstrated lowered levels of blood pressure and cholesterol.
- The patients also showed a drastic improvement in their lipid profiles.
- The fruit also has the potential to step up the dietary fibre level to the recommended daily intake of 30 grams.
- Combining grapes with a Mediterranean-style diet, comprising of fish, olive oil and tomatoes would offer larger benefits.
- Jara Perez Jimenez, the lead researcher says, the beneficial effects of grapes is higher than other fibre-rich foods like oats or psyllium. This is attributed to the combination of fibre and anti-oxidants in the fruit.
Health Benefits of Grapes
- Grapes are loaded with flavanoids. These powerful anti-oxidants have the potential to reverse the effect of atherosclerosis. Flavanoids prevent the platelets from clumping together to form potentially serious blood clots. They also avert the formation of plaques within the arterial walls.
- Grapes also have a tremendous impact on the self-defense mechanism against environmental stressors. Resveratrol present in grapes boosts immune mechanisms and help us cope with stress.
- Grape seed extracts are widely used in the treatment of varicose veins.
Food fact:
Walnut is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. This is a protective fat which the body can not manufacture by itself.
Omega-3 fatty acids protect the heart and stave off a heart attack.
Foods for Healthy Heart
- Honey: Honey has marvelous properties which prevent all kinds of cardiac disorders. It works as an amazing heart tonic. It tones up the heart and improves blood circulation.
- Onion: An excellent home remedy is the onion. 1 teaspoon of onion juice every single day, will provide immense benefits.
- Vitamin C rich foods: Foods like capsicum, chillies, citrus fruits, papaya, goose berries, and strawberries are packed with vitamin C. this vitamin prevents the occurrence of a breach in the capillary walls, which could result in heart attack.
Bhramari (humming bee breath):
- This is a pranayama technique which helps lower blood pressure considerably.
- Listening inwardly to the sound of your own breath is deeply restorative and soothing.
- It relieves anxiety and emotional outbursts, hence, keeping the mind at complete peace.
- Stress is a huge culprit, responsible for fluctuating blood pressure levels. A regular pranayama practice eases stress.
How to Do Bhramari Yoga / Meditation
- Sit down comfortably on a chair or cross-legged on the floor.
- Keep your spine erect.
- Relax your face, forehead, neck, and shoulders.
- Close your eyes and ears with your hands.
- Inhale slowly, then exhale, making a humming sound.
- Learn to focus on the humming sound. Observe the vibrations in the face and neck.
- When, you have finished 3-5 rounds, sit still for sometime and then gradually open our eyes.
November 29, 2009 | Filed Under
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