Keep a healthy diet
A healthy diet can help you fight against cardiovascular diseases, controlling risk factors such as high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity. Opt for natural foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, high in fibre, and low in calories. Eat more vegetables and whole grains, dairy, poultry, fish, vegetable oils and nuts. Avoid processed foods as well as food and drinks with a high sugar content. Control your meal portions to avoid overeating and putting on excess weight.
Control your cholesterol levels
Having a high level of bad cholesterol or a low level of good cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis. The build-up of fatty deposits in artery walls that increase the risk of a heart attack. To reduce bad cholesterol levels, cut down intake of food with เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา high levels of saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol. Increase your HDL cholesterol levels (good cholesterol) with regular exercise.
Get 150 minutes of exercise per week
Research has shown that getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week can help lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and maintain a healthy weight. These all go towards lowering your risk of a heart attack.
If you haven’t exercised in a long time, start off slowly with light exercises such as a morning walk before gradually working up to more intense physical activities such as running. Studies show that those who engage in a moderate amount of exercise have a higher life expectancy and are much less likely to suffer from premature death, as compared to those who lead a sedentary lifestyle with little exercise.
Maintain a healthy weight
If you are overweight, consult your doctor on dietary and lifestyle recommendations for weight loss. You may also consider engaging a dietitian to help you plan a nutritious low-calorie diet. Try to avoid jumping into fad diets as most of these diets are unsustainable, and may even be detrimental to your health in the long run. The safe and effective way to lose weight is to do so gradually, by maintaining a healthy diet along with regular exercise.