Saturday 12 March 2011

Eating For A Healthy Heart




Bad cholesterol or a bad diet is something we all



experience at some point in time. It's impossible



to eat healthy our whole lives, even though we may



try hard to do it. Eating healthy for your heart



is something everyone should try to do, especially



when it comes to restoring health and reducing



heart attacks.





Your heart and food



We know these things for sure - a diet high in



saturated fats will help raise your cholesterol,



which is a risk factor for heart disease. People



that are obese are more prone to heart disease. A



diet high in sodium may elevate your blood pressure,



leading to inflammation and even heart disease.





To help prevent heart disease and improve your health,



put the tips below to good use.





Eat plenty of fish



Herring, sardines, and salmon are all excellent sources



of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Other fish are great



to, although Omega 3 may help to get your cholesterol



down to a healthier level.





Choosing healthy fats and oils



Saturated fat will increase the risk of heart disease.



It's found in meat, butter, and even coconut oil. You



should avoid them until your cholesterol levels are



down and you are at a healthy weight. Even those



that love red meats can enjoy seafood and nuts for



their main sources of protein.





Monounsaturated fats such as olive oils will help



you to protect your heart. Olive oil is an ideal



choice for cooking, dressing, or even as a dipping



sauce.





Plenty of fiber



Fiber can help you control your cholesterol. You



can find fiber in whole grain products to help



control sugar absorption as well, which will help



you keep your digestive system healthy.





Choosing carbohydrates



Eating for your heart involves staying away from



sugary foods such as candy, cookies, cakes, and



pastries. Eating a lot of sugar isn't good for



your heart disease at all. Healthy carbohydrates



involve whole grain breads, whole grain pasta, brown



rice, and a lot of vegetables. You should make



fruits and vegetables the main aspect of your diet.





Healthy cooking methods



Stir frying and sauteing with olive oil or canola



oil are both great methods, as you shouldn't dip



your food in batter and fry it anymore. If you



cook chicken, remove the skin and bake it in the



oven in foil.





Instead of frying your fish you should always bake



it. Steaming your vegetables can help maintain the



most nutrients. You should use cream sauces or lots



of butter anymore either. When you eat vegetables,



try squeezing lemon juice on them or using your



favorite seasonings.





As you make the proper changes to your diet, keep in



mind that it takes time for them to become habits.



Eating healthy is always great for your body and your



lifestyle, especially when it comes to your heart and



the prevention of heart disease.


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