🥗 Diet & Nutrition for Heart Health
Eat Heart-Healthy Foods: Whole grains, leafy greens, fruits, nuts, seeds, and legumes.
Healthy Fats: Use olive oil, mustard oil, or flaxseed oil instead of refined oils.
Reduce Bad Fats & Sugar: Avoid fried food, excess sweets, and processed snacks.
High-Fiber Foods: Oats, brown rice, millets, and beans help reduce cholesterol.
Limit Salt: Too much sodium raises blood pressure.
🏃 Lifestyle for a Strong Heart
Regular Exercise: Brisk walking, yoga, swimming, or cycling (30 min/day).
Maintain Healthy Weight: Obesity increases heart disease risk.
Stress Management: Meditation, breathing exercises, hobbies.
Quit Smoking & Limit Alcohol: Both seriously harm the heart.
Adequate Sleep: 7–8 hours per night is essential.
🌿 Ayurvedic & Herbal Heart Care
Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna): Famous Ayurvedic herb for heart strength.
Garlic: Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure.
Triphala: Supports digestion and detox, indirectly benefiting heart health.
Ashwagandha: Reduces stress and supports heart function.
Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Rich in Vitamin C, strengthens vessels and immunity.
🩺 Medical Care
Regular Checkups: BP, cholesterol, sugar tests.
Follow Prescribed Medicines: If you have hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol.
Monitor Symptoms: Chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations → seek doctor immediately.
✅ Golden Rule: A healthy heart = balanced diet + active lifestyle + stress-free mind.