Healthy diet for heart

Posted by editor2 on Friday 27 Mar 2009

Do not use excess of oil in your food, also reduce fat intake. Grill, bake or broil foods instead of frying whenever possible. Select low-fat meat such as, fish, turkey, chicken, lean pork and lean beef. Meat without skin is much better.

Reduce the amount of calories you consume. When it comes to weight reduction, calories do count. Controlling eating non-processed foods and heavy meals helps limit calorie intake and increase nutrients. Select fiber-rich foods such as whole grains, legumes, nuts, fresh fruits and fresh vegetables.

To prevent dehydration, drink fluid regularly during physical activity and drink at least 1 liter water or other fluid after the physical activity is completed.

Weight control and exercise are important part of any diet program. At least one hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity based on he health of the patient, on daily basis for maintenance of good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth.

Increase daily intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. Include raw salads in your daily diet; do not garnish it with salad dressing. Consume low-fat dairy products such as skimmed milk, fat-free cheese, skimmed cream, sour cream and cream cheese, and low-fat ice cream.

Skip high-fat desserts such as ice cream cake and cookies, use fruits as dessert. Limit your intake of added fat such as butter, oil; salad dressing, mayonnaise and margarine. Limit your intake of high-fat meats such as red meat, bacon, hot dogs, salami, bologna, fried meat, pepperoni and sausage.

Whole-grain foods include whole-wheat flour, brown rice, oatmeal, whole-wheat bread and whole cornmeal. Saturated fat may raise the body’s total blood cholesterol level more than other types of fat.

Most saturated fats are solid at room temperature and some foods high in saturated fat including butter, cheese, cream cheese, bacon, fatty meats, chicken skin, whole milk, ice cream, coconut oil and palm oil are to be avoided.