Healthy heart

A healthy heart is necessary in order to have a happy life and numerous researches and surveys sum up by saying that the heart of most people fails to meet the required qualities that it is expected to have and the following can be some of the ways in order to achieve the same.

 

Limit saturated fat: Well, for a healthy and smart heart, you need to limit the intake of saturated and turns fat. It has to be added here that if more than ten percent of our daily calories contain saturated fat, then you are probably on a wrong track. Try to intake as little turns fat as possible and reduce the saturated and Trans fat intake as well. For the purpose, you can choose lean meats that put chicken breast, fish etc. as well as fat – free or reduced dairy products. You should say a big ‘No’ to processed and baked foods.

 Keep a healthy weight: It is important that obesity increases the risk of coronary heart disease. Having said that you can opt for making healthy changes in the way you live, instead of going on a diet. Small steps such as eating plenty of fruits and vegetables are preferred right here. By going through mathematical figures, a 10 percent weight loss can put you on a healthy state.

Oils that are lowest in saturated fats: Well, as mentioned above, using oils that are on the lowest side of saturated fat, Trans fats and cholesterol can all lead to a betterment of hearth. This enlists canola oil, corn oil, olive oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, soybean oil and sunflower oil.

Flavonoids: Well, flavonoids, which are plant based nutrients, are considered as potential influencers on vascular health. They help in lowering blood pressure, improving blood flow to the brain and heart and making the blood platelets to be less sticky. Flavonoids can be found aplenty in chocolate, red wine and coffee.

 

Well, eat at home: Sounds funny..? While dining out at your home, chances are less for you to get out of control in the amount of food. Also, you can ensure that you will be consuming food items that suits to your current diet plans. This can be in miniscule details such as too much of salt in the food etc.

Physical activities: Physical activities are necessary for a person, if he is actively thinking about attaining a healthy heart. You are open to take brisk walk before work or during a lunch break as well. You can also opt for taking steps instead of lifts. Well, that said, adopting a bit more physically active life style would be an added advantage and