subject: 7 Tips to Avoid Heart Diseases [print this page] As they said "knowledge is the source of power"
if you know about the factors which cause heart diseases you sure can avoid them
so let's know about some of these factors and the way to avoid each of them
1- Avoid fats and cholesterol
the most important step you must take to reduce your blood
cholesterol and reduce the risk of coronary artery disease as well is to avoid fats and cholesterol...
high blood cholesterol level can cause buildup of plaques in your arteries
(atherosclerosis) which increase your risk of heart attack
2- Low-fat Protein sources
lean meat,poultry,fish,egg whites and egg substitutes are best sources of protein
but be careful to choose lower fat products as skim milk rather than whole milk and skinless chicken breasts
rather than fried chicken patties
fish is another great alternative to high-fat meats some types
of fish are heart healthy because they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids
which reduce blood fats (triglycerides)
3- Lower the salt in your meals
Eating a lot of salt cause contribute to high blood pressure, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
reducing the salt in your food is important factor of healthy-heart diet
4- More vegetables and fruits
Vegetables and fruits are good sources of vitamins & minerals
they are low in calories and rich in dietary fiber
they also contain substances which found in plants that me help
prevent (cardiovascular) disease
Eating more fruits and vegetables may help you eat less high-fat foods such
meat,cheese and snack foods
5-Stop Smokingstop smoking is an effective way to get healthy heart cause smoking increase blood pressureand reduce the health of blood vessels also smoking contributes to deposits , or plaque , in vessel walls
6-Watch Your WeightThe less you weight the less burden you are placing on your heart ... extra weight add up to an overworked cardiovascular system
7-Reduce Stressstress make your blood pressure high ... High blood pressure is a known contributing factor of heart problems by lowering your stress level with yoga and meditation will make you better
