Nutrition area
Heart health
Nutrition against heart attack – the essentials first
A plant-focused, Mediterranean heart-healthy diet with fibre, omega-3 (flaxseed, walnuts, algae oil), polyphenols (berries, olive oil), potassium/nitrate (leafy greens, beetroot) and pulses.
Avoid: trans fats/highly processed foods, sugary soft drinks, lots of red/processed meat, high alcohol consumption.
Food Secrets – your heart-healthy nutrition app for CH/DE/AT: prioritised food lists, nutrition tips with studies, recipe import & shopping list for everyone who wants to eat heart-healthy and prevent a heart attack.
Heart attack – the most common cause of death
Cardiovascular diseases lead the world's causes of death. A good diet lowers risk factors such as blood pressure, LDL/non-HDL and chronic inflammation.
In the Food Secrets app you'll find food lists, Food Rankings, recipes and notifications – for practical, everyday implementation.
Food lists for heart health
- Blood pressure: leafy greens (nitrate), beetroot, potassium-rich foods (beans, potatoes, bananas), unsalted nuts.
- Cholesterol: fibre (oats/β-glucan, pulses), nuts/olive oil, plant-focused.
- Inflammation: berries/polyphenols, olive oil/secoiridoids, cruciferous veg (→ sulforaphane), spices (turmeric/ginger).
- Omega-3 (plant-based): flaxseed, walnuts, chia; optionally algae oil.
More details & prioritisation in the Food Rankings.
Quick lists – get started fast
- Lower blood pressure – foods (short): leafy greens, beetroot, beans/lentils, berries, unsalted nuts.
- Lower cholesterol – foods (short): oats (β-glucan), pulses, nuts, olive oil, berries, vegetables.
All options by rank in the food table with rank.
Heart ranking: one number, a clear decision
Our heart ranking weights, among others, anti-inflammation, blood pressure, fat quality (MUFA/PUFA), fibre, polyphenols and further markers (CoronaryRanking etc.). One click – the best foods to prevent a heart attack and to eat heart-healthy.
Found in the Food Lab and the Food Rankings.
Nutrition analysis (>150 values) – steer precisely
Filter macro/micronutrients (e.g. potassium, magnesium, vitamin C/E, omega-3), phytonutrients (polyphenols, sulforaphane), fat quality and fibre content – for targeted heart optimisation.
More in the Food Lab.
Nutrition tips (Food Insights) – with studies
Short, evidence-based tips (incl. sources) on blood-pressure-lowering and cholesterol-lowering nutrition, anti-inflammation & lifestyle. From every tip you reach the matching foods – and vice versa.
See Food Insights.
Recipes & shopping list – cook heart-healthy
Import recipes with 1 click, replace ingredients with better-rated alternatives (upgrade) and create the shopping list with one tap. Or generate recipes directly from the top foods of the heart ranking. Ideal for heart-healthy recipes.
More in the recipe generator.
Plan & notifications – stay on track
Set reminders for tips (e.g. „leafy greens/beetroot daily“), plan recipes in the calendar and build heart-healthy habits – without overload.
Mechanisms – why it works
- Anti-inflammation & vascular protection: polyphenols, omega-3, cruciferous veg → see Healing effects.
- Natural defences (e.g. anti-angiogenesis, DNA protection, microbiome): see Body systems.
- Strengthen body systems (cardiovascular etc.) specifically: see Body systems.
Data basis: Switzerland (BLV) & extended
The database is based on verified tables (BLV Switzerland) and extended with phytonutrients, effect profiles & seasonal data. Ideal for Switzerland, Germany & Austria.
Start now for free
Try the app for free: prioritise foods, import recipes & build habits.
Optional: premium features can be unlocked anytime.
FAQ – nutrition & heart attack
Which foods are good for the heart?
Leafy greens/beetroot (nitrate/blood pressure), oats & pulses (fibre/cholesterol), nuts/olive oil (fat quality), berries/cruciferous veg/spices (polyphenols/inflammation), plant-based omega-3 (flaxseed, walnuts, chia).
Which app helps prevent a heart attack?
Food Secrets – with Food Rankings (one number per food), nutrition analysis (>150 values), nutrition tips (with studies), recipe import & shopping list – optimised for CH/DE/AT.
How does nutrition lower blood pressure?
Potassium-rich plant foods, nitrate-containing vegetables (leafy greens, beetroot), less salt/highly processed food, overall plant-focused – plus further factors in the Food Secrets app.
Which foods lower cholesterol?
Fibre from oats (β-glucan) & pulses, plus nuts & olive oil improve the lipid profile. In the Food Rankings you can filter for these and prioritise the best options for heart-healthy eating.
How does Food Secrets support implementation?
Ranking → choose ingredients → import/generate a recipe → check nutrients → create the shopping list → activate reminders – done.
Is the app free?
Yes. You can use Food Secrets for free; Premium is optional (Android & iOS).
Note: does not replace medical advice. Always clarify treatment decisions medically.
