Protecting the heart- Eat healthy foods

Nowadays, heart disease has been increasing significantly even among young people. Especially, the number of deaths due to heart attacks has increased in the last three-four years. Many times, what we eat, and drink has a direct relation with our heart. In such a situation, nutrition plays a very important role in preventing or preventing heart diseases.

Many studies have also shown a direct relationship between unhealthy diet, poor nutrition and heart diseases. On the other hand, healthy eating is related to prevention and control of heart diseases. Foods high in saturated fat cause heart disease. Their consumption also increases the cholesterol level in the body. On the other hand, low saturated fat, high fiber plant-based foods can reduce the risk of heart diseases to a great extent.

Consumption of nutritious elements is necessary to keep the heart healthy.

Dr. Rajeshwari V Shetty Consultant-Head of Department, Dietetics, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai says that to keep the heart healthy, include nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits, beans, pulses, spices, nuts and many types of whole grains. Consumption of grains is very important, because these nutritious foods keep the heart healthy.

There is no need to include any special thing in the diet for a healthy heart. Simply, healthy food significantly reduces the risk of heart related diseases in people. The risk of cardiovascular problems is significantly reduced in people who regularly take a heart-healthy diet.

According to Rajeshwari V Shetty, some Asian Indian diets also contain foods rich in highly refined carbohydrates, such as rice, refined flour, unhealthy fats such as ghee, vanaspati and coconut milk.

At the same time, it also includes sugary drinks, sweets, fried foods and salt. Such foods often increase the risk of heart diseases like high blood pressure, blood sugar, triglycerides and cholesterol.