2 Causes Of Heart Disease And 2 Local Foods That Can Help Fight It

Heart disease is one of the most prevalent diseases that affects Nigerians and this is mostly because of negligence or ignorance of the risk factors that can predispose us to them. The fact is, what we eat can either cause heart problems or help prevent it. In this article I will highlight 3 major causes of heart disease and two local foods in Nigeria that can help fight or manage it.

There are numerous Heart diseases and most of them are tied to a group of risk factors which if carefully and meticulously avoided can go a long way in helping to prevent the onset of any heart disease. T A P HERE TO CONTINUE READING

1. The first cause of heart disease is high level of cholesterol in blood. Accumulation of cholesterol molecules within the walls of your blood vessels can lead to occlusion of blood flow which can consequently lead to increased blood pressure and coronary artery disease which can cause several heart disease or problems like myocardial infarction, angina, congestive heart disease etcetera.
2. Diabetes. High levels of sugar in the blood can lead to damage of your blood vessels which can lead to heart diseases including those mentioned above. Although the pathogenesis is not clear, but it is linked with the high level of blood cholesterol associated with high sugar level in the blood.

Now that we’ve mentioned the causes of heart disease, let me tell you about local foods that can help fight it.

1. Beans. Whether as beans soup or beans porridge, the soluble fibre content in beans goes a long way in helping to control the level of sugar in the blood which as we’ve mentioned already is implicated in the onset of heart diseases in diabetics.

Hence, instead of consuming large amounts of foods such as junks, you should consider going local with beans soup or porridge which is more healthier.

2. Okra Soup. Okra is a perfect food for those seeking to reduce their blood levels of cholesterol as it is scientifically believed to contain a substance known as pectin which helps to reduce the level of cholesterol in your blood.