I Was Just Curious If You Would Recommend A Plant

Posted on Tue, 5 Nov 2019

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Question : I was just curious if you would recommend a plant based diet I saw the documentary gamechangers and was curious to know what is the best diet for my heart?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

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I understand your concern and would explain that many plants are good for the heart.

Many plants like hawthorn, lemons, garlic, etc. can help lower blood pressure values.

Foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids ( walnuts, olive oil, nuts, etc.) help reduce cholesterol levels and thus reduce your cardiovascular risk.

Coenzyme Q10 is a very good protein for the heart muscle and it can be found in big amounts in spinach, cauliflower, and broccoli, oranges, and strawberries, soybeans, lentils, and peanuts.

To conclude, I would recommend following the Mediterranean diet and avoiding smoking or alcohol intake for a healthy heart.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing all the best

Dr.Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee