“I like to keep everything simple – after all, we are what we eat,” explains Dr. D. Rhee. “Modern medicine is amazing, but we must not forget the basics: we need to know what we put into our bodies and how we move them. Nutrition and physical activity remain the foundation of health, not just an alternative to pills. But simple does not mean easy.”
It is indeed very simple to grab a ready-made, highly processed “food substitute” bar at the nearest store. However, it is worth choosing foods that are heart-friendly. And bananas are affordable for many, convenient to carry, and very easy to peel and eat.
“You cannot change your age or family medical history, but you can change what ends up on your plate. Nutrition affects some of the most important risk factors for heart disease, such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar,” says Dr. Nadim Geloo, Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Abbott’s Structural Heart Disease division.
“When you understand why certain foods are beneficial, you are more likely to eat them regularly and include them in a truly balanced diet, rather than chasing a single ‘superfood,'” he adds.
It is important to emphasize: bananas are not a miraculous superfood for heart health. But how do they actually affect the heart – positively or negatively? Cardiologists explain what happens in our body when we eat this fruit, writes Parade.
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