The Significance of Diet in Heart Diseases – Infographic

January 18 05:48 2017 Print This Article

A Healthy Diet -> Big Benefits

a. Reducing the workload on your heart.
b. Better cholesterol levels
c. Normal blood pressure
d. Look Fabulous

An Unhealthy Diet -> Cardiovascular Diseases

a. Accumulation of excess cholesterol,
b. Increased blood pressure,
c. Increased sugar levels

FOOD FOR THE HEART:

• 72% decrease in major cardiovascular conditions.
• Rich in Vitamins, Iron and Carbohydrates, low in cholesterol and fat. Heart does not work extra hard.
• Transfats  increase your bad cholesterol levels (LDLs).
• Heart Healthy food with High Density Lipoproteins.
• Your heart will not be in need of pumping excess blood for digesting the large amount of food if you eat small meals.
• Avoid Salty food to control blood pressure.
• Chew and enjoy the food you eat because properly chewed food is easier to digest.

A weight loss program involves 60% diet and 40% exercise. Understand the importance of a good diet and its impact on the heart and focus on eating right!

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