Your Lifestyle Defines your Heart’s Health

Start Following a Healthier Lifestyle to Decrease Heart-related Deaths

Heart disease is the primary cause of death in India and according to WHO reports, India has the highest rate of cardia arrests in the world. But, if you eat healthy food there are numerous chances to prevent these deaths and risk factors, even if you have other risk factors. While certain risk factors such as age, gender and family history is not in our hands other risk factors such as high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure and excess weight can be suppressed with lifestyle modifications and medications.

Lifestyle Modifications

A healthy lifestyle includes nutritious eating plans, regular physical activity, quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and managing stress to decrease the risk of heart disease and to prevent the current heart disease from worsening.

Meet an RDN

Renowned dietary guidelines recommend these heart-healthy eating tips to reduce the risk of heart disease:

•        Eat healthy foods right from young age throughout your lifespan.
•        Eat a variety of foods that are nutrient-dense with the right portion sizes in mind.
•        Minimize the consumption of foods high in added sugars, saturated fats and sodium.
•        Consume more healthier foods and beverages.
•        Spread the goodness of healthy eating to all people around you.

If you belong to the high-risk category for heart disease or if you have been already affected by heart disease, it is high time to consult a registered dietitian nutritionist. Along with your physician, your RDN can help to control or prevent heart disease by developing a personalized eating plan. To get in touch with an RDN specializing in heart disease prevention/control, visit the website www.firsteatright.com.