The Significance of Diet in Heart Diseases

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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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