Thursday, December 17, 2020

10 Tips to prevent Cardiovascular diseases

There are many risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. 10 simple tips to prevent cardiovascular diseases are as follows:

1. Do not smoke in any form.

2. Drink alcohol in only very small amounts or not at all.

3. Keep to an ideal weight and waist size, take a healthy, balanced diet.  

4. Avoid saturated fats, a high-fiber diet is recommended, including plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.



5. Select preferably low-GI foods.

6. Have a low-salt diet & take low sodium salt if possible.

7. Be careful of excess CATS—Caffeine, Alcohol, Tobacco, Sugar.



8. Avoid a sedentary lifestyle & exercise regularly.

9. Practice yoga & relaxation.


10. Monitor your blood pressure regularly & take the appropriate medication if advised by your physician for any abnormality.




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