Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to negatively impact our nation as a sedentary lifestyle quickly becomes the norm for the average working citizen. It is a major cause of mortality not only in India but also globally. As medical professionals continue to develop better and more effective treatments, maintaining heart health remains the first line of defense in tackling this problem. Therefore, World Heart Day is celebrated on September 29 every year to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This year’s theme, “Connecting with the Heart,” is a reminder for many people around the world to take a step back and start working to ensure the heart health of their families and themselves. One of the main reasons why the prevalence of CVD continues to increase is the consistent lifestyle changes experienced by many Indians, including lack of physical activity, improper diet, and high intake of sugar and salt. This includes ingestion of saturated saline and large amounts of saturated saline. trans fat.
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But as the world adjusts to an ever-changing sense of normalcy, it’s important to take a step back, reevaluate the lifestyle choices individuals and families are making, and come together to reduce the impact of this devastating disease. is. People across India are adapting to this new normal and realizing that proper nutrition is the key to overall health. It’s important to make healthy lifestyle choices that will prove worthwhile over time. You can start incorporating small changes that can have a big positive impact. That means being conscious about what you eat. Start by adding a handful of nuts, such as almonds, to your family’s and your own daily meals. Nuts are a source of a variety of nutrients, making them a heart-healthy snack. Nutritional research shows that a heart-healthy diet consisting of 1.5 servings (43 grams) of nutrient-dense foods, such as almonds, each day lowers total and LDL cholesterol and reduces heart-damaging inflammation. may reduce the level of Consuming fish such as salmon and mackerel is also beneficial for your heart as it is a good source of omega-3. Additionally, to keep your heart in its healthiest condition, it’s important to watch your diet and manage your weight. Almonds are known to have a satiating effect that promotes feelings of fullness, making them a good snacking option for people trying to maintain weight. Snacking 42 grams of almonds each day not only significantly improved LDL cholesterol, but also reduced central adiposity (abdominal fat) and waist circumference, both established risk factors for heart disease.
Apart from these, foster an active lifestyle by incorporating 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week, monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels and try to keep them within prescribed limits, and follow your doctor or doctor. I pledge to quit smoking completely by following the basic suggestions for moderate intake. To maintain your health, we highly recommend seeing a nutritionist.
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