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Boost your heart health by increasing your intake of these potassium-rich foods

November 2, 2017 Loknath Dasboost, by, Foods, Health, Heart, Increasing, Intake, of, potassium-rich, these, Your

What you eat plays a huge role in your overall health and well being. Potassium is an important mineral that some people tend to lack. It is essential for the transmission of nerve impulses, as well as muscle contraction (particularly the heart) and good kidney function, and plays a role in fighting high blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Potassium is naturally present in pulses, such as white beans, chickpeas and lentils, vegetables (chard, spinach, potatoes, cabbage, mushrooms), fruit (avocado, banana, apricots, citrus fruit, blackcurrants), and dried…

Dark chocolate enriched with olive oil is good for your heart, study suggests

October 28, 2017 Loknath DasChocolate, Dark, enriched, for, Good, Heart, Is, Oil, olive, Study, Suggests, With, Your

Chocolate is so often demonised as being bad for your teeth and waistline but the fact is that, in moderation, it can have some pretty surprising health benefits– especially when it comes to your heart. A new Italian study has found that a daily serving of dark chocolate enriched with extra virgin olive oil boosted participants’ cardiovascular health and lowered the risk of potentially fatal problems later in life. Couple this with previous studies suggesting that the sweet treat can also reduce stress and even prevent diabetes, and chocolate is well on its way…

Say yes to bananas and avocados. Eating them daily may prevent heart disease

October 12, 2017 Loknath Dasand, avocados., Bananas, Daily, Disease, Eating, Heart, May, Prevent, Say, Them, to, yes

Banana is beneficial for the health in more ways than one, while avocado is a great choice for people on a diet. Now, researchers have found that eating one banana and an avocado a day may prevent hardening of the arteries that can result in heart disease and death. The study, conducted on mice, showed these foods that are rich in potassium reduces vascular calcification – common complication in both heart and kidney disease. Calcification happens when calcium builds up in body tissue, blood vessels, or organs. This buildup can harden and disrupt…

8 Most Essential Nutrients for a Healthy Heart

October 7, 2017 Loknath Das8, a, Essential, for, Healthy, Heart, Most, Nutrients

Eating the right food is one of the seven steps recommended by the American Heart Association for a healthy heart, and starting right away always works. For a hearty start to your day include these nutrients in your diet: 1. Fiber Fiber is the number one nutrient for protection against heart diseases, actually it has so many benefits that you may say it helps keep you live longer. There are two types of fiber that we get from our food: Soluble fiber: It is the soft sticky stuff that absorbs…

Eating Chocolate May Be Good Your Heart. Here’s How

May 26, 2017 Loknath Dasbe, Chocolate, Eating, Good, Heart, Here's, How, May, Your

Here’s some respite for all the chocolate lovers. According to a new study, published in the journal Heart, chocolate may be good for your heart. Picture this: Somebody asks you to eat chocolates because they are healthy! Surprising, won’t it be? Who doesn’t love chocolates? But we’re often guilty of gorging on the bar of silky, smooth treat fearing weight gain and consumption of excess sugar. Not anymore! A team of researchers from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and the Duke University Medical Centre have found that moderate consumption of chocolate…

Older Adults Should Engage in Household Work to Keep the Heart Healthy

March 29, 2017 Loknath Dasadults:, Engage, Healthy, Heart, Household, In, Keep, Older, Should, The, to, work

Staying active can take you a long way to good health. It is not without reason that doctors tell us to engage in physical activities and lead an active lifestyle. It has various beneficial effects on our body, aiding day-to-day functions as well as keeping diseases at bay. Elders too should keep active to not fall prey to health problems. Even walking or carrying out household chores can work wonders. According to a recent study by University of Pittsburgh, engaging in daily activities like making bed, doing the laundry, climbing…