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Making changes to your diet after a heart attack can have a huge impact. A heart-healthy diet is one of the most effective ways to keep your body in good shape and prevent future (heart attack) events. Consult with your doctor or nutritionist for specific guidelines for adjusting your diet after a heart attack. You should mainly focus on reducing your intake of saturated fats, sugar and sodium. We are rounding up the top foods that you should avoid after a heart attack: Fried Foods- After a heart attack, reducing your blood cholesterol is one of the best ways for lowering your risk of a future event. Cut down on fried foods since most restaurants fry their foods in oils that contain saturated fats, which can lead to high blood cholesterol. Use healthier fats like vegetable, olive and nut oils. According to the American Heart Association, saturated fat should make up no more than 6 percent of your daily caloric intake. Limiting intake of saturated and avoiding trans fat is t...

Life expectancy can be increased with some simple steps and changes. Let's start with these heart-healthy tips: Quit Smoking - Besides high cholesterol and high blood pressure (HBP), smoking is another leading heart disease risk factor and one of the top controllable risk factors at the same time. According to the American Heart Association, avoiding tobacco is one of the most effective steps you can take to help protect your health and blood vessels. Not only does your ticker benefits, but your overall health, too. Unwind With Engaging Activities - Activities, such as knitting, sewing, crocheting can play a crucial role in relieving stress and do your heart some good. Cooking, gardening, completing jigsaw puzzles are some other relaxing hobbies that can help ease stress. Resort To Fish - Fish like salmon, tuna, sardines, herring are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids helps ward off cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association recomme...

Although coronary artery disease (CAD) stays the primary killer in the United States, but you have got the ability to prevent a heart attack and maybe save your life. According to studies, simple lifestyle changes lower heart attack risk by eighty percent. Adopting healthy lifestyle measures can be beneficial for both men and women, and the good part is that they don’t require medication, surgery or expensive equipment. Tips to prevent heart attacks: Eat A Heart-Healthy Diet- Diet may offer protection against artery disease, and we are mainly referring to Mediterranean diet, which has long been known to be a heart-healthy way to eat that may also protect against peripheral artery disease (PAD). The Mediterranean diet particularly specializes in fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, nuts, legumes, olive oil and flavorful herbs and spices; encourages eating fish and seafood at least a couple of times a week; relishing poultry, eggs, cheese and yogurt in moderation; drinking ...