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Eating Nuts Cuts Risk of Cancer Or Heart Disease
Researchers suggest that people who eat nuts, particularly walnuts, are more than three times a week may cut their risk of dying from cancer or heart disease as compared to those who do not. This was highlighted by a longitudinal study conducted by researchers from Spain. The results were posted in BMC Medicine, the open access […]
Diet Improvement And Your Heart
One of the main factors that affect your heart health is your diet. A diet based of processed foods, high in salt and preservatives can do harm to your heart. Improving your diet can benefit your heart health. You can choose to include foods that are more organic and will benefit your heart greatly. You […]
Diet For A Healthier Heart
What you mostly eat will determine how your body will function. This is all the more important with regards to your heart. Aside from genetics, your diet is one of the major factors that can determine heart health. Following a healthy diet will ensure that your heart remains just as healthy. There are certain diet […]
The Basics of a Healthy Heart Diet
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among Americans. And while age and genetics are contributors to an individual’s risk of developing heart disease, there are other risk factors as well – risk factors that doctors have identified as “controllable.” These include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, physical inactivity, and obesity.Armed with this knowledge, the first thing you have to do is to quit smoking and take up an exercise. The rest of the other controll…
10 Best Foods for Your Heart
Making the right food choices can do wonders for your health. The right foods can even help keep your heart healthy and protect it against diseases. Heart disease is one the leading health problems – and also one of the leading causes of death – among adults. To get your heart back in shape, include some or all of the top 10 best foods for your heart (as named by CNN Health), in your diet:OatmealOatmeal is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and potassium. It lowers (LDL) bad cholesterol levels…
Heart Healthy Diet
Many diets would claim that they are heart-healthy, but a new review shows that only a few could really prove such statement. A team of researchers evaluated for more than 50 years on different diets and its connection with heart disease. They have discovered that diets that are rich in vegetables, nuts, fruits, and fish-as well as such diets that follow a Mediterranean pattern-have high likelihood of lowering the risk of heart disease.In contrast, indulging oneself in a Western-style diet with…
Eating for a Healthy Heart
What you eat can spell the difference between a heart lasting until your nineties or one that is about ready for a heart attack. Obesity, high-blood pressure and high blood cholesterol can increase the risk of developing heart disease. Heart disease is the number one cause of death among Americans so the more you know about healthy eating habits the less likely you’ll fall dead at work because of a heart attack. Eat less fat. Saturated fats and trans fats are more likely to cause heart disease. …
How Foods Make You Feel Bad
Foods help you feel better, but they can also make you feel bad. Below are a few ways food can make you feel bad and what you can do to avoid them:Reduce foods that are high in saturated fatSaturated fat is known for increasing your risks of heart disease and some types of cancer. Now, studies are speculating that saturated fat is also a factor in depression. The link was discovered in the study called the Coronary Health Improvement Project which monitored 348 people aged 24-81. Results indicat…
Myths and Facts About Fats and Oils
Fats and oils have gotten bad reputations over the years, thanks to popular diets (fats are often cut out in menus and recipes) and some research findings (fats clog up your arteries that increase you risks of heart disease and stroke). But fats are actually necessary in maintaining good health. Aside from the amount of fat you consume, it is also important to know the type of fat that you are ingesting: Monounsaturated fatsMain sources of monounsaturated fats include plant oils like canola oil,…
South Beach Diet: Positives and Negatives
The South Beach Diet is created by Dr. Arthur Agatson, a cardiac physician. Dr. Agatson designed the South Beach diet to help his parents who showed signs of insulin resistence syndrome – a condition which increases the risk for heart disease. South Beach Diet incorporates some of the basic components of Atkins, Protein, and the Zone diet in easy-to-follow steps. The South Beach diet limits saturated fat and carb consumption. But carbs are gradually added over the course of the diet plan. Even a…
