What three foods to cut off to avoid heart attack?

When blood vessels are narrowed due to fatty deposits, oxygenated blood has difficulty reaching the heart muscle.

Thus, if the blood supply is cut off due to a blocked blood vessel, the heart muscle is starved of oxygen and the heart cells begin to die - that's a heart attack, MedicForum reprted.

Currently, at least seven out of 10 people who suffer a heart attack survive, but long-term damage can occur. A damaged heart cannot properly pump blood through the body.

This is known as heart failure.

Symptoms of heart failure:

- Shortness of breath after activity or at rest

- Feeling tired most of the time

- Finding exercise tiring

- Swollen ankles and feet

 "Three ingredients known to contribute to fat deposits along the walls of blood vessels are saturated fat, salt or sugar. So, if you already have heart disease, it is best to limit such foods," cardiologist Oleg Varfolomeyev told MedicaForum.

Saturated fats and lots of sugar can be found in:

- Butter, coconut oil and palm oil

- Cakes

- Cookies

- Fatty cuts of meat

- Sausage products

- Bacon

- Salami, chorizo, and pancetta

- Cheese

- Pastries such as pies, custard pies, rolls, and croissants

- Cream, crème fraîche, and sour cream

- Ice cream

- Coconut milk and coconut cream

- Milkshakes

- Chocolate

To enjoy a low-salt diet, you need to be aware of the dangers of added salt, such as in chips. Salt can raise blood pressure, which further damages blood vessels and increases the risk of a life-threatening stroke.

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