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Eat, workout for a strong heart
10/31/2013 5:22:17 PM
On World Heart Day, say yes to good
eating habits and exercise. Have low fat milk,
make your plate colourful by opting for different
coloured vegetables and fruits and much more,
says an expert. Sonal Raval, nutritionist at Snap Fitness India,
shares dietary and health tips to help people have a healthy heart:
- Eat a variety of food items, but not in excess: Different coloured vegetables and fruits,
pulses and legumes, low fat dairy products are some of the ways to prevent your food
from becoming boring.
- Check your weight: Overweight can be the reason behind high blood pressure or
disease like diabetes. To avoid such problems, it is best to keep a check on your weight.
Eat slowly and take smaller portion, opt for low calories, but rich in nutrients food.
- Keep away from food rich in fat: Use skimmed or low fat milk and milk products. Bake,
roast or boil rather than frying.
- Eat food with adequate fiber: Fruits and vegetables like carrot, cucumber and apple
have skin. They should be consumed along with it.
- Avoid sugar in excess: White sugar, soft drinks, candies, chocolates, cakes and cookies
should be avoided. Don't eat sweets between meals.
- Sodium should be taken in less quantity: Use
small amount of salt to prepare dish, try more
natural ways to add flavour to food items. Go with
spices, lemon juice, tomatoes and curds, don't
munch chips and fried foods constantly.
- Don't encourage exercises such as push-ups and
sit-ups. Such exercises involve straining muscles
against other muscles or an immovable object.
- Don't exercise outdoors when the temperature
becomes extreme. High humidity may cause you to
tire more quickly; extreme temperatures can make
breathing difficult, and cause chest pain. Indoor
activities such as mall walking are better.
- Exercise in hilly areas is a big no. If you are located in such places then slow down
when climbing up the hill.
- If your exercise programme has been interrupted for a few days due to illness,
vacation, or any other reason, start with a reduced level of activity.
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