Creating A Heart-Healthy Diet
Heart Complications
- Chest pain, tightness, or pressure.
- Shortness of breath.
- Pain, numbness, weakness, or coldness in the arms and legs.
- Increased chance of heart attacks and strokes.
Crafting Your Diet
- Control your portions: How much you eat is just as important as what you eat. The next time you go shopping, look at the recommended portion size listed on the package for everything you buy and try to stick to those portions when eating.
- Incorporate lots of fruits and vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are full of heart-healthy nutrients and eating them will have you feeling more full than you would when eating junk food. Increasing your intake of them can help lower your blood pressure and ensure your body gets the nutrients needs.
- Switch to whole grains: Whole grains are an excellent source of fiber. They also play a role in regulating your blood pressure and overall heart health.
- Choose the right fats: A common misconception is that all fats are bad for you. When adding fats into your diet, make sure you focus on consuming foods rich in healthy, unsaturated fats like avocados. Limiting your overall intake of saturated and trans fat will also be beneficial.
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