Consuming foods like legumes, nuts, fish and whole-fat dairy products key to lowering risk of heart disease, finds study
1 year, 5 months ago

Consuming foods like legumes, nuts, fish and whole-fat dairy products key to lowering risk of heart disease, finds study

The Hindu  

Consuming fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, fish and whole-fat dairy products is key to lowering the risk of Cardiovascular Disease, including heart attacks and strokes, according to a recent study. The Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology Healthy Diet Score included a good representation of high, middle, and low-income countries,” said Salim Yusuf, senior author and principal investigator of PURE. The PURE study The PURE study was conducted in five sites in India — St John’s Research Institute, Bengaluru, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai, Health Action by People, Trivandrum, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, School of Public Health, Chandigarh and Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur. Sumathi Swaminathan, Associate Professor at St. John’s Research Institute, who is also one of the authors, said the PURE Healthy Diet Score recommends an average daily intake of fruits at two to three servings; vegetables at two to three servings; nuts at one serving; and dairy at two servings.

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Want To Lower Your Heart Disease Risk? The 'Portfolio Diet' May Be The Answer.
1 week, 6 days ago

Want To Lower Your Heart Disease Risk? The 'Portfolio Diet' May Be The Answer.

Huff Post  

Viktoriya Skorikova via Getty Images The plant-forward portfolio diet has been shown to reduce levels of bad cholesterol and decrease the likelihood of developing coronary artery disease. The Mediterranean diet is a common heart-healthy approach, but there’s another option that may also be key to lowering your cholesterol and your risk of coronary artery disease: the portfolio diet. “There have …

Heart disease risk skyrockets with these 2 popular foods: Are they on your dinner menu?
3 months ago

Heart disease risk skyrockets with these 2 popular foods: Are they on your dinner menu?

Hindustan Times  

Health experts have long warned against sugary sodas and processed meats. It is known that excess sugar can lead to chronic inflammation in the heart and blood vessels while processed meats that have been preserved by salting, curing, smoking or adding chemical preservatives, can increase blood pressure. Hence, researchers at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health tracked the ultra-processed …

Heart disease risk skyrockets with these 2 popular foods: Are they on your dinner menu?
3 months ago

Heart disease risk skyrockets with these 2 popular foods: Are they on your dinner menu?

Hindustan Times  

Health experts have long warned against sugary sodas and processed meats. It is known that excess sugar can lead to chronic inflammation in the heart and blood vessels while processed meats that have been preserved by salting, curing, smoking or adding chemical preservatives, can increase blood pressure. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Hence, researchers at Harvard TH Chan School of Public …

The Number 1 Thing A Cardiologist Recommends You Avoid Eating For A Healthy Heart
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Number 1 Thing A Cardiologist Recommends You Avoid Eating For A Healthy Heart

Huff Post  

andresr via Getty Images Everyone seems to have an opinion about how to get — and keep — our hearts healthy. Dr. Rebagay said the number one thing he’d advise his patients to avoid is anything with trans fats, adding that foods high in “very saturated fats, very oily things ― you know, like foods prepared with duck fat ― …

Intake of ultra-processed foods associated with increased risk of death, study reveals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intake of ultra-processed foods associated with increased risk of death, study reveals

Hindustan Times  

Older persons who reported consuming more ultra-processed foods were nearly 10 per cent more likely to die after a median follow-up of 23 years than older adults who reported consuming less processed food, according to a recent study. The study observed that highly processed meat and soft drinks were a couple of the subgroups of ultra-processed food most strongly associated …

Are plant-based burgers really bad for your heart? Here’s what’s behind the scary headlines
6 months, 1 week ago

Are plant-based burgers really bad for your heart? Here’s what’s behind the scary headlines

Salon  

We're hearing a lot about ultra-processed foods and the health effects of eating too many. The Daily Mail ran with: Vegan fake meats are linked to increase in heart deaths, study suggests: Experts say plant-based diets can boost health – but NOT if they are ultra-processed The New York Post's headline was: Vegan fake meats linked to heart disease, early …

Eco-friendly diet slashes risk of an early death by a third, study suggests
6 months, 1 week ago

Eco-friendly diet slashes risk of an early death by a third, study suggests

Daily Mail  

Eating for the planet could slash your risk of an early grave, if new research is to be believed. The 'planetary health diet', published in The Lancet five years ago, is a plant-heavy and meat-light diet designed to lower disease risk and agriculture's impact on climate change and the natural world. They also had a lower risk of every leading …

Vegan fake meats are linked to increase in heart deaths, study suggests: Experts say plant-based diets can boost health – but NOT if they are ultra-processed
6 months, 1 week ago

Vegan fake meats are linked to increase in heart deaths, study suggests: Experts say plant-based diets can boost health – but NOT if they are ultra-processed

Daily Mail  

Replacing meat and dairy with plant-based swaps might not be the simple health hack you think it is. Although eating plant-based foods is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, you may want to reconsider how many vegan burgers you are tucking into as researchers say UPF foods could increase risk Now research published in Lancet Regional Health - …

Key to staying healthy is diet
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Key to staying healthy is diet

Hindustan Times  

India’s apex medical research body, the Indian Council of Medical Research, released new dietary recommendations for Indians this week, pointing out that food and lifestyle choices alone may be to blame for over half the disease burden in the country. The ICMR guideline notes healthy diets and adequate physical activity could prevent up to 80% of type-II diabetes and a …

Cardiologists Share The 1 Food They Never (Or Rarely) Eat
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cardiologists Share The 1 Food They Never (Or Rarely) Eat

Huff Post  

Scott Grummett via Getty Images Womp. “In general, I avoid red meat because it’s very high in saturated fat and trans fats, and in addition to being bad for the heart, saturated fat can provoke osteoporosis. “I avoid really fatty red meat, like highly marbleized steak, because it’s very high in saturated fat,” Dr. Leonard Lilly, the chief of cardiology …

Cardiovascular disease among young Indians: 4 lifestyle changes, diet tips to avoid heart issues
1 year, 1 month ago

Cardiovascular disease among young Indians: 4 lifestyle changes, diet tips to avoid heart issues

Hindustan Times  

Did you know that cardiovascular disease is infiltrating young Indians' lives at an alarming rate? Cardiovascular disease is India's leading cause of death, accounting for 26.6% of all fatalities but what is concerning is the rising prevalence of CVD among young Indians. Cardiovascular disease among young Indians: 4 lifestyle changes, diet tips to avoid heart issues In fact, according to …

Combating stress to reducing bad cholesterol levels, 6 heart-healthy benefits of a plant-centric diet
1 year, 2 months ago

Combating stress to reducing bad cholesterol levels, 6 heart-healthy benefits of a plant-centric diet

Hindustan Times  

As the world observes World Heart Day this Friday, it is time that we reflect on the crucial role of diet in maintaining a healthy heart as taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year, cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death globally. It is interesting to note that emerging research and clinical evidence highlight the extraordinary potential of …

Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health
1 year, 3 months ago

Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health

NPR  

Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health Enlarge this image toggle caption RyanJLane/Getty Images RyanJLane/Getty Images The idea of food as medicine dates back to the ancient Greek doctor Hippocrates, and a new study adds to the evidence that a diet full of fruits and vegetables can help improve heart health. "The reductions we saw in blood …

Ultra-processed foods increase risk of cardiovascular diseases, studies find
1 year, 3 months ago

Ultra-processed foods increase risk of cardiovascular diseases, studies find

The Independent  

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Consuming unhealthy foods is linked to increase in cardiovascular disease: Study
1 year, 5 months ago

Consuming unhealthy foods is linked to increase in cardiovascular disease: Study

Hindustan Times  

Researchers discovered that people who do not consume enough of six essential nutrients have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Consuming unhealthy foods is linked to increase in cardiovascular disease: Study Consuming whole-fat dairy products, seafood, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables lowers the risk of CVD, such as heart attacks and strokes. The results were published in the European …

Best diet for heart health revealed in huge analysis
1 year, 6 months ago

Best diet for heart health revealed in huge analysis

Daily Mail  

Vegetarian and vegan diets can drastically cut levels of cholesterol and fat in your blood, according to a study. 'If people start eating vegetarian or vegan diets from an early age, the potential for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease caused by blocked arteries is substantial. Meat, eggs and milk provide key nutrients such as high-quality protein, fatty acids, iron, …

Leading cardiologists rank the 10 popular diets
1 year, 7 months ago

Leading cardiologists rank the 10 popular diets

Daily Mail  

Diets that include healthy servings of meat are better for a person's heart than going vegan, a leading panel of cardiologists say. Scroll to the bottom to see how each diet scored The AHA ranked ten popular diets on how healthy they are for the heart. The DASH diet — developed by cardiologists themselves — scored the best While many …

Yes, you can eat your way to heart health. Here’s how
1 year, 7 months ago

Yes, you can eat your way to heart health. Here’s how

CNN  

CNN — Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, but there are ways to significantly reduce your risk. In a new scientific statement, leading experts in nutrition ranked 10 popular diets on their ability to meet the AHA’s evidence-based dietary guidance for heart health, published in 2021. “The American Heart …

Cardiologists Share The 1 Food They Never (Or Rarely) Eat
1 year, 10 months ago

Cardiologists Share The 1 Food They Never (Or Rarely) Eat

Huff Post  

Scott Grummett via Getty Images Womp. “In general, I avoid red meat because it’s very high in saturated fat and trans fats, and in addition to being bad for the heart, saturated fat can provoke osteoporosis. “I avoid really fatty red meat, like highly marbleized steak, because it’s very high in saturated fat,” Dr. Leonard Lilly, the chief of cardiology …

Healthy eating patterns can lower risk of premature death? Here's what we know
1 year, 11 months ago

Healthy eating patterns can lower risk of premature death? Here's what we know

India TV News  

A new study found that a variety of healthy eating habits are associated with a lower chance of dying before your time. They discovered that in comparison to participants with lower scores, those with high scores on adherence to at least one of four healthy eating patterns had a lower risk of passing away during the course of the study …

Do healthy diets really reduce the risk of dementia?
2 years, 2 months ago

Do healthy diets really reduce the risk of dementia?

Live Mint  

Several studies suggest that a person's risk of dementia can be reduced by eating a healthy diet, but the findings of a new study suggest that two diets, including the Mediterranean diet, are not linked to a reduced risk of dementia. "Previous studies on the effects of diet on dementia risk have had mixed results," said study author Isabelle Glans, …

Research Suggests Avocados May Lower Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease
2 years, 3 months ago

Research Suggests Avocados May Lower Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease

News 18  

Eating two servings of avocados a week was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study. Researchers have believed this is the first, large, prospective study to support the positive association between higher avocado consumption and lower cardiovascular events, such as coronary heart disease and stroke “Our study provides further evidence that the intake of …

Unhealthy Diet Increases Risk of Heart Diseases Despite Physical Exercise: Study
2 years, 3 months ago

Unhealthy Diet Increases Risk of Heart Diseases Despite Physical Exercise: Study

News 18  

A recent study has found that unhealthy food items increase the risk of CVDs even among those who regularly do physical exercise. However, a recent study has found that unhealthy food items increase the risk of CVDs even among those who regularly do physical exercise. The study found that a continued consumption of unhealthy food can lead to increased health …

Here’s how to reduce the risk of heart diseases by choosing the right food
3 years, 3 months ago

Here’s how to reduce the risk of heart diseases by choosing the right food

Hindustan Times  

Holistic wellness is the key to good health and can bring out our healthiest and happiest version. While the news of Bigg Boss 13 winner, Sidharth Shukla’s death from a sudden heart attack comes as an absolute disbelief, it is important to take the deteriorating reins of our lifestyle in hand, prioritise a balanced diet and learn how to reduce …

Eating saturated fat increases risk of heart diseases: Study
3 years, 3 months ago

Eating saturated fat increases risk of heart diseases: Study

Hindustan Times  

A recent study by the University of Oxford, UK suggest that a potential link exists between eating saturated fat from meat and developing heart disease. Study author Dr Rebecca Kelly of the Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, UK said, "The association seen between saturated fat and cardiovascular disease risk in observational studies has previously been unclear; our …

Food rich in vitamin K lowers risk of heart diseases: Study
3 years, 4 months ago

Food rich in vitamin K lowers risk of heart diseases: Study

Hindustan Times  

A new study has found that eating a diet rich in vitamin K can lower the risk of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular disease. ECU researcher and senior author on the study Dr Nicola Bondonno said the findings suggested that consuming more vitamin K may be important for protection against atherosclerosis and subsequent cardiovascular disease. University of Western Australia researcher Dr Jamie Bellinge, …

Plant diet may lower heart disease risk in young adults, older women: Study
3 years, 4 months ago

Plant diet may lower heart disease risk in young adults, older women: Study

Hindustan Times  

According to two new research studies, eating more nutritious, plant-based foods is heart-healthy at any age. "Earlier research was focused on single nutrients or single foods, yet there is little data about a plant-centred diet and the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease," said Yuni Choi, PhD, lead author of the young adult study and a postdoctoral researcher in the division …

Low Quality Carbohydrate Rich Diet Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
3 years, 9 months ago

Low Quality Carbohydrate Rich Diet Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes

News 18  

It is common knowledge that the food we consume directly impacts our body’s health. Having a diet rich in “poor quality” carbohydrates have been shown to increase the risk of strokes, heart attack, or even death due to various complexities. “I have been studying the impact of high glycemic diets for many decades, and this study ratifies that the consumption …

Consuming fried food even in moderation is harmful for heart, warns new study
3 years, 11 months ago

Consuming fried food even in moderation is harmful for heart, warns new study

Firstpost  

The more fried chicken, fish, and potatoes you eat, the more likely you are to develop serious heart disease in the long term, according to a new scientific investigation published in the journal Heart It’s often believed that certain foods, even though they are considered harmful to health, are safe when eaten in moderation. They then gathered data from 17 …

Eat right for your heart to beat right
4 years, 1 month ago

Eat right for your heart to beat right

India Today  

Embrace the new heart-healthy nutrition regime to protect our heart. Your planned diet prescribed by your Dietitian should aim at keeping the following parameters on track to prevent the risk of metabolic and heart disease: To maintain blood pressure at a normal range Your good cholesterol should be at an ideal range To chase body fat percentage but not your …

Diets high in inflammatory foods can increase risk of cardiovascular diseases, says new study
4 years, 1 month ago

Diets high in inflammatory foods can increase risk of cardiovascular diseases, says new study

Firstpost  

Cardiovascular diseases tend to affect patients in their most productive years and often have catastrophic social and economic consequences apart from resulting in lifelong risks of negative health outcomes Cardiovascular diseases are a class of serious illnesses involving the heart and blood vessels and include conditions like blood clots, coronary artery disease, heart attack, and heart failure. The study also …

Daily Almond Intake Cost-effective Way to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
4 years, 2 months ago

Daily Almond Intake Cost-effective Way to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

News 18  

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases is the number one cause of deaths across the globe, and in India. In the past, multiple studies have also shown that regular consumption of almonds may help reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a recognized risk factor for CVD – especially amongst Indians. A recent research by Tufts University shows that …

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