8 Steps to Keep Your Heart Healthy

• A total of 17.9 million people of all deaths around the world take place due to cardiovascular diseases. • That is 31% of the total deaths counted. • This is why keeping your heart healthy is so important. The heart pumps blood throughout the body, keeping it active. • A healthy heart keeps your brain and body strong and active. • Here are 8 steps that can help you do that: Add More Vegetables and Fruits to Your Diet • Not only are vegetables and fruits low on calories, but they also contain significant vitamins and minerals that you need in your daily life. • They keep you full while ensuring that your caloric intake is fairly balanced. • More than that, they are full of antioxidants that remove free radicals from the blood and make sure no oxidation takes place, protecting your body’s tissues and the heart. Eat More Fiber • You might know the main benefit of fiber as helping with digestion. While that is true, fiber can also play a significant role in keeping your heart strong and healthy. • Soluble fiber, which you can get from food items such as berries, oats, nuts, and apples, can help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Decrease Your Salt Intake • Sodium can play a major role in increasing blood pressure and can cause kidney problems. • Decreasing salt intake is one of the first steps advised for anyone with a heart condition. • You can maintain your blood pressure by reducing your salt intake, which decreases stress on your heart. Go for Omega-3 Fats • Salmon and other fatty fish are very good for your heart as they contain omega-3 fatty acids. • They help decrease “bad” LDL cholesterol while maintaining “good” HDL cholesterol. • You can also find omega-3 fats in walnuts and flax seeds.