Want to keep heart disease at bay? Then, the best way to do so is to adhere to a healthy lifestyle. Exercise, eating heart-friendly foods and getting rid of stress can be helpful for your ticker. So, don't wait anymore, just stick by these habits. Did you know? Your heart is the centre of your cardiovascular system. It is also involved in many of the daily functions such as pumping blood throughout the body via the circulatory system, along with supplying oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. Thus, taking care of your heart health is essential. Today, owing to sedentary lifestyles, and hectic schedules, heart health has gone for a toss. But, you need not worry! Dr Narayan Gadkar, Cardiologist, Zen Multispecialty Hospital has a foolproof plan for you to help your ticker stay in top shape.

Eat these heart-healthy foods

Go for avocados which are jam-packed with monounsaturated fatty acids  (MUFA). Furthermore, polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) foods like walnuts, flax seeds can be good for your heart. Likewise, eat foods abundant in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon and tuna. Avoid trans-fat foods baked goods, frozen pizza, fast-food, cookies, and crackers. Eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables which are loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals which can cut down your risk of heart disease and stroke.