Heart attack: The ‘superfood’ snack you should eat every day to avoid deadly heart attacks

Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency that require immediate treatment, according to the NHS. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by lack of blood reaching the heart. Without enough blood, the heart could become seriously damaged, and it could even be life-threatening. You could lower your risk of a deadly heart attack by eating more nuts, it’s been claimed.

Nuts are a superfood that help to keep the body healthy and avoid diseases, said charity Heart UK.

They’re high in unsaturated fats, and low in saturated fats – both of which helps to avoid high cholesterol.

If you have high cholesterol, the heart is starved of oxygen, which raises your chances of a heart attack.

“There are several foods which are not just part of a healthy diet, they actively help to lower your cholesterol too,” said the charity.

“The more you add to your diet, the more they will lower your cholesterol, especially if you cut down on saturated fat as well.

“All nuts are rich in protein, vitamin E, magnesium and potassium and contain natural plant sterols and other plant nutrients which help keep your body healthy and stave off disease.

“They are high in unsaturated fats and lower in saturated fats, a mix which can help to keep your cholesterol in check.

“They’re high in fibre which can help block some cholesterol being absorbed into the bloodstream from the gut.”

Nuts are also leave you feeling fuller for longer, so you’re less likely to snack on other, unhealthy foods, it said.

But, if you do decide to eat more nuts, you should always choose unsalted options, because salt raises your blood pressure.

Everyone should aim to eat between 30 and 35g of nuts every day – the equivalent to about a handful.

Examples of the best types of nut to add to your diet include almonds, chestnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, macadamias, Brazil nuts, and peanuts.

You could also lower your risk of a heart attack by doing regular exercise. Everyone should aim to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity every week.

Common heart attack symptoms include severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, and feeling an overwhelming sensation of anxiety.

You may also be having a heart attack if you start excessively sweating for no obvious reason.

Every seven minutes in the UK, someone has a heart attack.

source: express.co.uk