Named products that will help men maintain a healthy heart

American doctors estimated that approximately one in four men over 35 years of age die from problems with cardiovascular diseases. Doing sports, giving up bad habits and a proper diet will help improve heart health.

Experts reminded about products that especially useful for the male body to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system. It is worth paying attention, for example, to beans and legumes.

Unlike animal sources of protein, beans and legumes do not contain unhealthy fats. Perhaps that's why one study found that people who ate legumes at least four times a week had a 22% lower risk of heart disease than those who ate them less than once a week. A scientific review of 26 clinical trials found that consuming three-quarters of a cup of beans daily can reduce bad cholesterol levels in the blood by five percent.

In ancient Rome, walnuts were called “Jupiter's acorns.” To this day, these fruits are highly valued for their nutritional properties. Studies show that daily consumption of 30 g of walnuts reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 19%.

Champions of the first Olympic Games in ancient Greece were awarded jugs of olive oil for their sporting feats. Modern scientists have proven that regular consumption of this product instead of animal fats reduces the risk of stroke and other heart diseases.