Here are 5 practical tips to improve diet for better cardiovascular health.
5. Add – don’t remove.
Instead of trying to cut out all the sweets in your diet, start by adding a few fruits and vegetables to your plate at every meal. Nutritious foods can lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
4. Vary your protein sources.
Red meat is high in saturated fat, which can raise cholesterol. Replace red meat with chicken, fish or beans in most meals.
If you eat red meat once or twice a week, try to choose a cut of meat like sirloin.
3. Cook with Natural oil instead of butter.
This easy swap will help your food retain flavor without increasing your cholesterol. Both are made with fat, but extra virgin olive oil contains less saturated fat.
2. Replace cold breakfast cereal with oats
Most cold cereals are full of sugar. Oatmeal is a whole grain that can help lower cholesterol. Plus, it’s full of fiber, which can help you feel full longer than the refined grains found in most cereals.
1. Choose better fast-food options.
Sometimes we have to eat on the go, and some choices are better than others. Choose a salad or a side dish over any fried item
For Ex. If you like Mexican fast-food chains, ditch the tortillas, and opt for veggie-filled dishes with cauliflower or brown rice instead of white rice.
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