Nutrition and daily food is the main factor of our life that helps in controlling and curing the diseases, especially cardio vascular diseases. If you are suffering from prehypertension or high blood pressure, you can lower your blood pressure by taking an extra care on what you eat. We’d like to share a list of few food that prevents your blood pressure to go low.

Scroll down to learn about ‘foods to avoid while having high blood pressure!’

So don’t panic if you have been suffering from high blood pressure. It’s all about eating healthy and smart for your heart and blood pressure. Take care of these things listed in your diet and say #IAmHeartHealthy.

Everyone should eat breakfast. Don’t skip it.

“Skipping breakfast may lead to one or more risk factors, including obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, which may in turn lead to a heart attack over time,” – Leah E. Cahill, Ph.D. (study lead author and Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health in Boston)
But it could be a bit challenging for a man to stop by and smell a good breakfast and a coffee. But we have some really good idea for your breakfast on the go. All you need is to stock up few things from the grocery store. We bet, you will have a healthy morning habit of eating breakfast.
Here we have 6 tasty and heart healthy breakfast ideas that takes just 10 minutes to prepare. You can eat these at home or on the go.






Ensure your family starts each day with a heart-healthy breakfast! #IAmHeartHealthy

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the world’s most common cause of death. It is commonly referred as heart disease or stroke.
Do you know, why it has now become critical to take action on CVDs? Here’s an infographic on cardiovascular disease facts.

Infographic Source: www.worldheartday.org

“Just like the name implies, a silent heart attack is a heart attack that has either no symptoms or minimal symptoms or unrecognized symptoms, but it is like any other heart attack where blood flow to a section of the heart is temporarily blocked and can cause scarring and damage to the heart muscle.” – Deborah Ekery, M.D., Heart Hospital of Austin, TX
A silent heart attack can be dangerous too. Because it often leaves scarring and damage to the heart, it puts the person at greater risk of other heart problems.
You Could Be Having a Silent Heart Attack!
You might have seen those scenes in movies or serials where the actor presses his chest in pain to show a heart attack. But heart attacks like that are just part of the story. Here’re 7 signs of silent heart attack. (If you experience any of the following, see a cardiologist.)

Yes, Coronary heart disease (angina and heart attack) and a stroke are co-related and can be caused by the same problem, called atherosclerosis.
Let’s understand what’s a “Stroke”?
Stroke – It occurs when blood flow to an area of brain is cut off. Our brain need a constant supply of blood to keep it working properly. So when the blood flow to the brain is cut off, it causes the brain cells to damage or die.
How is a brain stroke and heart disease related?
Both these diseases can be caused by a common problem atherosclerosis. It is a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries within the wall, gradually narrowing it.

1. So if blood clot blocks the artery to your heart, causing the cut off of proper blood flow to the heart, causing heart attack.
2. And if the blood clot block the artery to your brain, causing the cut off of proper blood flow to the brain, causing a stroke.

Let’s understand how this is related. Check out the informative video below:

Fats. The word has earned a bad name in the health and diet world. But the fact is that not every fat is bad for your health and cardiovascular systems. Many foods contain ‘healthy fats’ which are actually essential for your body and heart for a good metabolism.
Greg Cornthwaite, nutritional expert at London’s Embody Fitness, outlines these five fatty foods.

Walnuts

“One-quarter cup of walnuts can provide more than 100% of the daily recommended value of omega-3 fats” – Greg

It reduces the risk of prostrate cancer and breast cancer and contain an amino acid which offers major benefits to people with heart disease.

Coconut

“Coconut has been shown to speed up your metabolism and provides a good source of energy” – Greg

We all think that coconut oil is bad for health. But what’s interesting about the coconut is that it also boosts the good cholesterol (HDL).

Flaxseeds

“Good for your heart, contain antioxidant qualities, are high in fibre and also a rich source in vitamin B1.” – Greg

Olive Oil

“Lowers cholesterol and has been shown to decreases risk of heart disease. It is also one of our weight loss secret weapons, as incorporating this into your diet leads to longer-lasting weight loss results than a low fat diet” – Greg

Avocados

“Avocadoes are loaded with potassium and packed with heart-healthy fatty acids.” – Greg

Avocados are so rich in fibre and they help lower cholesterol levels.

Whatever your age is, it’s never too late to care for your heart and cardiovascular systems. However studies have proved that consuming Ashwagandha, otherwise known as Indian Winter Cherry, can help in improving blood circulation reducing the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases.
Here are four key factors for consuming ashwagandha:

#1 Decreases cholesterol level

Studies have found that on consuming ashwagandha daily can reduce upto 10% bad cholesterol.

#2 Improves blood circulation

Ashwagandha relaxes blood vessels and improves blood circulation. Studies also found that it improves blood flow and blood volume.

#3 Reduces stress and anxiety

This is one of the most advantageous factor about ashwagandha. Stress and anxiety creates a significantly negative impact on heart. So this is quite important here.

#4 Prevent heart disease

It produces strong antioxidant effect that stops the lipid peroxidation, which is a major reason in humans for atherosclerosis, leading to several heart diseases.
So consume ashwagandha and keep your heart healthy and your mind happy! #IAmHeartHealthy