A healthy diet is one way to ensure good heart health. This is because cholesterol and blood pressure are all affected by what you eat daily. Here are some tips to get you started on your healthy heart diet.
Reduce Salt Intake
Having too much salt in your diet can lead to high blood pressure which can lead to heart disease. Although lowering the amount of salt you add to meals or when your cooking is a great start, canned or processed foods like soups and baked foods contain a lot of salt. Try and eat fresh foods, make your own soups to reduce your salt intake. If you are unable to do this you can also go for the no added salt options.
Limit Unhealthy Fats
Reducing the number of saturated fats in your diet is crucial for a healthy heart diet. To cut back on saturated fats try and choose lean meats with less fat, use less oil or butter when cooking. Go for the low-fat option when picking what to eat.
Best Foods for Your Heart
Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which can help lower blood pressure.
Oatmeal is amazing for a healthy heart diet. Having it for breakfast is a good way to start the day as it’s packed with fibre and also contains omega-3 fatty acids. You can top it with fruits which make it even healthier.
Almonds also contain omega-3s, magnesium and fibre all of which are great for a healthy heart.
Broccoli is filled with nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, folate and calcium. All these are needed for a healthy diet.
These are just some foods that will be a great addition to your diet. Other foods you can try and include are tomatoes, asparagus, oranges and sweet potato.
Move More!
Moving more can help improve your cardio health by maintaining a healthy weight. Doing this can help lower your blood pressure which contributes to heart disease. Going for a walk or going to the gym can help you take control of your health.
Making changes to your lifestyle can be challenging, try not to stress and take each day as it comes!
Stay healthy
Sally
