A healthy Heart is a must for anyone who desires to live a longer and illness-free life. Medical professionals say Heart diseases are one of the leading causes of death around the world and sometimes, without even giving any warning signs, these heart conditions have proved to be very critical.
This is why it has become very important to ensure you do the needful to protect your heart.
How to escape having heart problems;
1. Eat the proper fats and not trans fats
Saturated, polyunsaturated and unsaturated fats should be included in your diet while trans-fats should be avoided. Trans fat increases the risk of developing heart conditions and increase the chances of having a stroke. This is because trans fats increases LDL level and reduces HDL levels and get accumulated in the arteries.
2. Exercise daily
Exercises help the heart muscle become more efficient in pumping blood throughout the body which means that with each beat the heart pumps out more blood and keeps the blood pressure in control. High blood pressure is a cause of risk for heart diseases.
Note: A minimum of 30 minutes of exercise daily is crucial for your heart’s health.
3. Sleep well
People who don’t sleep well and enough are at a higher risk of heart disease. Getting good quality sleep is important for a healthy heart.
4. Build up good cholesterol
High level of HDL (good cholesterol) can lower the risk of stroke and heart diseases. Including ground flax seeds, flaxseed oil, nuts, avocado etc. in your diet will help you escape heart diseases.
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5. Stay away from stress
Stress is an enemy of good health. Stress leads to high levels of cortisol which can increase blood cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and triglycerides. All these are the risk factors of heart diseases. So, it is wise to stay away from stress as much as possible.
Finally, avoid smoking and reduce or stop alcohol.
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