Admit it, surely, we all want to have someone special to date with this Valentine’s Day may it be our parents, siblings, friends, relatives, or significant others. But what if we already have that someone special but the only thing that keeps us from having a romantic and memorable Valentine’s Day is our health? Find out in this article the DO’S of proper and healthy diets for you not to have a heart ailment or a broken heart.
- Consume more fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants in fruits & vegetables offer protection against heart disease.
- To avoid the occurrence of heart attack, have a diet low in salt and saturated fat. Avoid adding salt when preparing meals and limit eating in fast food restaurants.
- Choose healthier fats and oils for cooking (e.g. canola, sunflower, soybean, olive, sesame and peanut oils).
- Drink mainly water and avoid sugar sweetened drinks. Choose caffeinated drinks like coffee and tea in moderation.
- To lower the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and many other problems, lessen the intake of alcoholic beverages.
Following these easy-to-remember reminders and maintaining a healthy lifestyle will surely give you a fit and healthy heart. No need to worry about getting your heart broken on the Valentine’s since these tips ensure a happy heart for a lifetime.
Have a healthy-hearty-Valentine’s!
