When it comes to eating right and exercising, there is no “I’ll start tomorrow.” Tomorrow is a disease. ~Terri Guillemots
The health of our heart is the single most important point of concern worldwide. And why shouldn’t it be? Higher stress levels, longer work hours, lack of exercise are some of the challenges that people face on a day-to-day basis. While we can obviously choose to start working on these must do things for a healthy heart, what we can also do is keep a tight check on our food eating habits. Mentioned below are some simple do’s and don’ts to keep you’re eating habits conducive to having a healthy heart.
- The more leafy greens you eat (spinach, chard, salad mixes), the safer you are from cardiac disease. The benefits of this are many, such as the greens’ (folate, potassium, and potent vitamins) lower your blood pressure.
- Switch to olive oil. Olive oil is known to reduce inflammation, lower LDL cholesterol, and reduce the rate of heart-endangering plaque rupture.
- Reduce intake of salt, sugar and flour and replace with sprouted whole grains.
- Cut intake of overly processed food items. If a product has more ingredients than you can count on your fingers it is most likely to be over processed.
Listed are a few things you could avoid when eating out.
You have heard this several times but we repeat it once again- Avoid cheese and condiments such as mayonnaise and tartar sauce, which can add unnecessary (and unhealthy) calories and fat. Use mustard or vinegar to add flavor as desired.
Yet another oft-repeated suggestion would be to avoid anything deep-fried. From chicken to potatoes to onions. Deep-fried foods contain altered fats that are pro-inflammatory and detrimental to the body.
Start with small steps like these and see the difference. Hope these simple tips will help you to manage your heart and health. Remember a healthy heart is a healthy you. So start from today…
