Question 1

what kind of foods should i eat to increase my heart health?

Accepted Answer

Low fat foods and fr: Avoid animal fats which are common in dairy products and processed meats. Exercise daily, eat fruits and vegetables and lose weight such that there is no fat on your belly.

Question 2

why do i need to be bothered with heart healthy eating?

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For your heart: I think it all depends on how you want to live.  Those that eat a good diet generally have happier and healthier lives. Those that don't can spend a lot of time feeling poorly and even worse about themselves.  Plus a diet good for your heart is usually good for your brain also.  If you don't want to be in a nursing home some day, eat better now!

Question 3

hie doctor. i need some advice to keep my heart healthy?

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See below: For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.  Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless.
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Question 4

what are easy meal suggestions for a heart-healthy diet?

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Lots of choices: Organizations such as the aha, ada, cdc are posting more meal plans and recipes for healthy eating. So go to cdc.Gov for a start and enter terms in search. There are many other places to find them also. Dr. Ornish, eg, has many books. For a quick and eye-appealing way to share with my son at college, i even put some on pinterest.Com/drpam4women.

Question 5

what foods, herbs, and supplements are best for heart health?

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Make it simple: Healthy minerals and vitamins come from vegetation -- so get plenty of them in your diet everyday.

Question 6

how much will stress affect heart health and cholesterol levels?

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Both related to stre: There have been many studies showing a direct link between stress and heart disease. Cortisol levels, the stress hormone, are greatly increased during times of stress or lack of sleep. Studies on animals have shown a significant increase in coronary artery disease and strokes. Studies on human beings have shown the same trend. Stress can have a big impact on cholesterol levels as well.

Question 7

how to prevent heart pain and what to eat to keep the heart healthy?

Accepted Answer

Fresh produce: Veer to the fresh produce aisle and avoid the beautiful packaged foods which is mostly processed junk food.   Fill your basket with fruit and vegetables of different colors.   Different colors mean different antioxidants and a variety of nutrients.   Avoid consuming anything which only feels great while in your mouth but makes you si, uncomfortable and even guilt ridden upon landing in your stomach.

Question 8

how are high-density lipoproteins (hdls) related to your heart health?

Accepted Answer

HDL: HDL is commonly known as the "good" cholesterol. Higher levels lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. However, there are not good therapies to help raise this (statins raise this only mildly). Exercise and tobacco cessation can help raise it. Other therapies such as niacin and fish oil do not have outcome data to support their use currently. It's always a good idea to know your cholesterol.

Question 9

other than oatmeal what are some of the most heart-healthy foods and meals?

Accepted Answer

Fiber and Stanols: 1. Plant stanol margarine (take control / benechol) can lower bad cholesterol by 15%.

2. Soluble fiber products that contain psyllium (metamucil; 2-3 servings/day) can lower cholesterol by 10%.

3. Some soy products like tofu and soy nuts and milk may slightly lower cholesterol.

4. Replace saturated and trans fat (animal/ dairy/processed food) with unsaturated vegetable fat.

5. Cut back on salt.

Question 10

what foods are good for keeping your heart healthy and lowering blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

See below: The basic answer is vegetables and fruit along with fish  if you stay on these it will help.

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