World Heart Day 2020: Health Experts share tips on Heart Health

World Heart Day lets have a lighthearted conversation about the importance of having a healthy heart and how one should take care of it Being aware of cardiovascular diseases and measures to prevent them is of utmost importance to all of us especially adults of over 40 years of age to ensure they follow a healthy routineLeading an unhealthy lifestyle stress excessive intake of salt and sugar through can result in high blood pressure which is harmful to the heart The past few months may have tempted you to lead a sedentary life with limited physical activity and excess consumption of junk food which can have long term adverse effects if left unchecked So step up Its time to take a little extra care of your heartThese simple tweaks in your diet and lifestyle suggested by experts at Kimaye Health INI Farms can go a long way in keeping your heart healthy and happyStart your day with whole grains Consuming whole grains like brown rice or whole wheat bring in great nutrition and is good for the heart as well Substitute your white food with the brown while keeping a check on the portion size Other whole grains like Barley oatmeal and buckwheat are some other interesting options for you Remember to never make your food routine mundaneHave fun with fruits Go all fancy with your favourite fruits but make sure you dont go overboard Slice them into your fruit salads or blend them for juices and smoothies Consistently eating at least two fruits a day will surely go a long way While all fruits come packed with sweetness and nutrients Berries and Pomegranates are great for heart health because of their richness in antioxidants So eat more Red for good heart healthSofa So fit Get away from the couch and get moving Take minibreaks in between your work routine to walk and stretch a little Early morning workouts are usually the best to keep your metabolism up and your blood flow steadyGo wise with Veggies Green leafy vegetables are a musthave and no amount of fuss can change that Veggies with every meal are a must A bowl of veggies tends to keep you fuller for longer and helps you cut on the extra carbs that you might be reaching out forDont be an owl You could be allwise but not if you dont sleep on time An adequate amount of sleep is essential while working long hours will only add to your stress Workout a proper sleep schedule and follow it consistently Good sleep is usually between 78 hours Anything less than that may make you lethargic moody or may add to your weight gainGo nuts for some nuts Stock up on almonds and walnuts so you can snack on them whenever your hunger pangs are creeping up on you They keep a check on your cholesterol and blood sugar levelsShut down your brain Meditation and Yoga are popularly known to keep a check on your stress levels Take out 10 minutes from your daily routine to meditate and unwind from all your thoughtsWhile medications might help nip the bud a healthy lifestyle can go a long way in preventing heartwarming trends like high blood pressure resulting in poor heart health over a period of time So this World heart day lets pledge to not just follow our heart but take care of it tooCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever