feeding and Health are closely related factors. Today, it is known that eating practices largely determine one’s health. For this reason, when a person is ill, it is advisable to design a therapeutic diet according to the patient’s diagnosis, to create new habits and reduce the risk of complications.
One of the main health problems in Mexico are cardiovascular diseases. According to the World Heart Federation, it is estimated that they represent 77% of all adult deaths in our country. To help reduce the risk of suffering heart disease and maintain a proper diet for patients with this disease, the online education platform Aprende Institute has launched a free e-book on “Healthy Diets” and shares the following recommendations for heart-healthy diets:
1. Restrict sodium to meals: try to consume less than 1.5 g per day.
2. Eat 5-6 meals throughout the day, including small portions.
3. Drink clear liquids such as water or broth, then follow a soft or gentle diet.
4. Avoid spicy foods.
5. Serve your meals at room temperature.
6. Include foods with potassium, such as bananas, brussels sprouts or spinach.
7. Add whole grains.
8. Exceeding the consumption of foods such as red meat and bread makes you more prone to diseases related to the heart and cardiovascular system, such as heart failure, arrhythmia and heart attacks.
9. It is highly recommended to exercise 30 minutes a day, to reduce stress by resting properly.
10. It is important to go to the doctor for constant checkups.
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Whether you have been eating unhealthily for a few years or have a balanced diet, the following tips will help keep your cardiovascular system healthy. It can be difficult at first, but don’t give up. Improving your lifestyle is possible.
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