Eggs are rich in nutrients and are one of the foods suitable for all ages. Recently, according to British media reports, a new study in Canada found that for patients with arteriosclerosis, the more you eat egg yolk, the more serious the blood vessel damage will be and the risk of heart disease will increase.

Dr. David spence, a professor of neurology who is in charge of the new study, said that high cholesterol will increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The cholesterol content of egg yolk is relatively high. Excessive intake will increase the accumulation of carotid plaque, resulting in decreased blood flow and increased cardiovascular risk. The more egg yolks you eat, the greater the danger. The new study also found that the harm of excessive intake of egg yolk is equivalent to 2/3 of the harm of smoking. Scientists said that this new study shows that it is necessary to carry out further research and re-evaluation on the role of egg yolk, total dietary cholesterol and its relationship with heart disease risk.

so what can you eat in summer to protect your heart?

fresh beans

fresh beans include tender soybeans, tender broad beans, tender peas, tender pods, etc., which have both nutritional values of beans and vegetables. They are not only rich in plant protein, but also high in potassium, magnesium, B vitamins and dietary fiber, and also contain health-care components such as saponins, phytic acid and oligosaccharides, which are very beneficial to lowering blood pressure. Eating cooked and steamed tender beans often instead of half a bowl of rice is a good nutritional improvement measure and does not hinder digestion and absorption.

almond

almond is famous for its high content of dietary fiber, magnesium and vitamin B2, walnut is famous for its rich vitamin E, pistachios are rich in vitamin B6, and peanuts are high in fiber content and plant protein content. The combination of the above healthy ingredients makes the heart-protecting effect more obvious.

Vegetables and fruits

The intake of vegetables and fruits is negatively correlated with cardiovascular diseases, and the contributing factors include dietary fiber, potassium, folic acid and various antioxidants. Among all kinds of vegetables, dark green leafy vegetables are rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, folic acid and antioxidants, and the dietary fiber content is also high. The benefits of eating more are predictable. Eating more than 4 grams of vegetables every day can ensure the heart-friendly effect, and dark green and orange vegetables are the most helpful.

It is recommended to eat a handful of nuts a day (about half a catty), fresh beans often (1-2 ounces each time) and dark green leafy vegetables half a catty a day.