Thousands of people suffer from heart attacks around the world every day. Depending on its severity and the situation, a heart attack could be fatal. It is no wonder why so much time and assets are spent trying to figure out ways to decrease the chances of an attack. Following this, studies now show that common food with Omega-3 fatty acids help prevent the risks of a heart attack.
In the United States alone, more than 700,000 individuals experience a heart attack in one year. Science World Reports notes that it normally occurs when the heart does not receive enough oxygenated blood. Omega-3 are important to decrease the chances of getting a heart attack because it helps in important bodily functions. These include blood clotting, digestion, muscle activity, cell division and growth.
A vast study that covered 16 countries and over 45,000 participants was recently conducted. And as reported by Live Science, the study proved that higher circulating blood levels of omega-3s led to a decrease in heart attack chances by at at least 10%. Of course, it varied among the sample size. In fact, those with higher levels of omega-3 in the blood had even lower risks of a fatal heart attack. Those with the highest levels of omega-3 experienced a 25% decrease.
According to HealthAliciousNess, different food that have the highest omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, chia seeds, walnuts, fish roe and mackerel.
1. Salmon - Just a tablespoon of Salmon can give the one taking it as much as 5186 mg of omega-3. It is commonly available in most markets and is easy enough to prepare. The simplest way to take it is just to season and sear the same in a pan with some butter, basil, garlic powder and some lemon juice once finished cooking.
2. Chia Seeds - With just 2 ounces of chia seeds, the taker will receive 9984 mg of omega-3s. Chia seeds are also very common in the market and are a staple at health stores. Storage is simple and the seeds are easily thrown in oatmeal, yogurt and even drinks.
3. Walnuts - Per cup of walnuts, the individual eating the same as much as 10896 mg of omega-3s. Of course, they are very common and can be taken just as they are.
4. Fish Roe - Otherwise known as caviar, an ounce of fish roe is enough for 1905 mg of omega-3 fatty acids. These fish eggs are also commonly available, and can be incorporated into a number of recipes.
5. Mackerel - Per fillet, or 112 grams, of the fish, an individual can get as much as 3125 mg of omega-3s. It is relatively easy to prepare a Mackerel, the easiest of which is just to season and salt the fillet. Of course, baking, grilling and poaching are possible options as well.
