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  How to Keep Your Heart Healthy We know what is good and what is bad for our heart but keeping our heart healthy requires a combination of lifestyle choices and change of habits. Healthy heart practices need to be adopted and religiously followed. But with the right approach it is definitely achievable. Here are some effective strategies to keep your heart healthy: Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet: Following a healthy diet can be challenging for many reasons, but it’s definitely achievable with the right approach. Some common obstacles can be busy lifestyles as finding time to prepare healthy meals can be tough if you have a hectic schedule. Infact, not everyone has easy access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole foods. You also need to change long-standing eating habits, especially if comfort foods are a big part of your routine or you are fond of eating out. But you need to remember that sometimes, eating out or attending gatherings can make it harder ...

Heart Healers:  Foods and Practices for a Healthy Heart As we dive into the world of heart health, certain foods or practices keep our hearts healthy. Our hearts work tirelessly to keep us going, so it’s only fair we give them some love back. From delicious foods to simple lifestyle changes, there are multiple options at hand. We must be mindful of what we eat and combine them with our diet. Let's explore how to keep our hearts happy and healthy. Heart-Healthy Foods 1. Fruits and Veggies Fruits and veggies are colourful powerhouses packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. You just need to aim for a variety of colours to maximize nutrients. Some heart-loving options that can be your heart healers include: Berries : When it comes to foods that both taste great and are great for your heart, the berries are unbeatable. Berries of all kinds are rich in antioxidants, the substances found in certain foods that help fight cell damage. Bl...

Heart Wreckers  World Heart Day (WHD) is observed on 29th September every year. This day was named to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and make strides to reduce it around the world. In keeping with this spirit and creating awareness about heart health, let’s find out what we can do to keep our hearts healthy. Heart wreckers typically refer to factors or behaviours that can significantly harm heart health. Certain foods can negatively impact heart health, especially when consumed in excess. Similarly, certain habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can be bad for heart health. All of these can be termed heart wreckers. Here are some common ones to watch out for: Processed Meats : Common processed meat examples are Bacon, sausage, hot dogs, and deli meats. They are high in saturated fats and sodium. Processed meats are generally made by transforming the meat by salting, curing, smoking, or adding chemical preservatives. This leaves proce...

  I remember the biology classes during my school days, we were gradually introduced to certain terms and functions essential for a healthy body. I often revisit those learnings once in a while as now they carry a bigger meaning in our lives. One basic function we were all told about is metabolism, as these days everyone keeps talking about boosting metabolism, so let us find out about metabolism once again. What is Metabolism? Metabolism is the process by which your body converts all your food intake into energy. Food components are broken into the building blocks needed for the growth and repair of your body. Metabolism is a series of chemical reactions that take place inside your body to keep you alive, kicking and functioning all day. These reactions break down all the nutrients from your food into smaller particles, which are then used by your cells to produce energy or build new tissues. But metabolism is different from person to person and depends on factors such as ag...