Cardiovascular disease is a major threat to the health of middle-aged and elderly people. Data shows that there are nearly 300 million cardiovascular disease patients in China, and nearly half of the annual deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease. The incidence and mortality of this disease are still increasing. Protecting cardiovascular health has become an essential part of daily health care that cannot be ignored.
How can we effectively maintain cardiovascular health? Below, we recommend a simple dish - Spinach and Peanut Salad. Many people may wonder how these two common ingredients can have such prominent effects. Let's introduce them in detail below.
First of all, spinach, although common, does not diminish its health benefits. What are its effects?
Strengthening the Heart Muscle
Spinach can be regarded as the "heart-boosting needle" among vegetables because the coenzyme Q10 it contains can provide energy to the heart. It also has antioxidant properties, can prevent lipid peroxidation of blood vessel walls, and reduce the possibility of atherosclerosis, thus maintaining cardiovascular health. In medicine, this substance is often used as an adjuvant therapy for heart disease.
Lowering Blood Sugar
There is a nutrient in spinach that is similar to insulin and can effectively lower blood sugar.
Nourishing Qi and Blood
Spinach has outstanding blood-nourishing effects because the trace elements iron and folic acid it contains can promote the synthesis of hemoglobin. Vitamin C can help the conversion and utilization of iron, effectively preventing iron-deficiency anemia.
Aiding Digestion
Spinach contains abundant dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, help digestion and absorption of food, and help timely excretion of waste, preventing constipation.
At the same time, the health benefits of peanuts should also not be underestimated:
Maintaining Cardiovascular Health
Peanuts contain abundant fatty acids, which can break down excessive cholesterol in the body into bile, prevent its excessive deposition in blood vessels, and harm vascular health, leading to various cardiovascular diseases.
Lowering Blood Pressure
Peanuts contain resveratrol, which can reduce platelet aggregation and effectively lower blood pressure.
Anti-aging
Peanuts are known as "health fruits" because they contain a considerable amount of the trace element zinc, which is a natural antioxidant that can alleviate aging.
So, how to make Spinach and Peanut Salad? Let's introduce the preparation process.
Prepare an appropriate amount of spinach and peanuts. First, clean the spinach, add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, bring it to a boil, then add the spinach and blanch it for a while before removing it and draining the water. Heat the oil in a pan, add the peanuts, stir-fry for a moment, and then remove them. Pour the spinach and peanuts into a plate, add the appropriate seasoning, mix well, and it is ready to be served.
This simple dish has excellent maintenance effects on cardiovascular health. Why not try it yourself?
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