9 tips and tricks to keep your heart healthy 

Following a heart-friendly lifestyle that includes a well-balanced diet and taking care of external variables in keeping the heart healthy will avoid heart illnesses. Heart disease is one of the major causes of mortality worldwide, and many heart disorders can be fatal without warning, which is why it is vital to have your heart tested on a regular basis.

According to reports, 50 percent of women in India have abnormal cholesterol levels, and with heart disease affecting women at an earlier age, women must learn how to live a healthy lifestyle. Although the human body need cholesterol for several tasks, a bad lifestyle can cause cholesterol levels to rise, resulting in poor heart health.

1. Eat more fruits, vegetables, and salads, which are high in dietary fiber, low in calories, and high in vitamins and minerals.

2. Consume whole grains rather than processed grains. Whole grains are high in fiber and minerals that are beneficial to heart health. Whole wheat flour, whole-grain bread, high-fibre cereals, brown rice, and oatmeal are examples of whole grains.

3. Limit your intake of saturated fat and cholesterol-containing foods. Deep-fried meals, butter, high-fat dairy foods, processed meats, and red meat are all examples. High cholesterol causes plaque buildup in your heart’s arteries, which can lead to heart attacks.

4. Cut down on calorie intake. Sugary meals, such as desserts, sweets, bakery goods, sugary drinks, and processed or refined foods, increase the number of unneeded calories in the body, which can contribute to weight gain, fat buildup, and worsening of pre-existing diabetes, all of which are risk factors for heart disease.

5. Consume less salt in your diet. High blood pressure is caused by an excess of salt, which can damage your arteries and heart.

6. Look for calorie, sugar, salt, and fat levels on food labels before purchasing.

7. Include healthful nuts like walnuts and almonds in your diet.

8. A spoonful of flaxseeds every day helps to raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels.

9. Keep your portion sizes in check. The amount of food you consume is just as significant as the type of food you consume. Overeating can lead to an increase in calorie consumption. Consume more low-calorie, high-fiber, and high-nutrient foods while consuming less high-calorie, high-fat, and processed items.