Hearty Lifestyle Choices for A Stronger Tomorrow!

World Heart Day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of maintaining our heart health. Among the most straightforward ways to champion heart health is by adopting a heart-nourishing diet. In conjunction with this significant day, let’s explore effective heart-healthy nutrition tips.

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By switching to better-quality protein, we can limit the intake of unhealthy fats (saturated fat & trans-fat).

switching to better-quality protein to limit the intake of unhealthy fats | BookDoc

By improving our healthy fat intake (omega-3 & omega-6), we improve our HDL (good) cholesterol level.

At the same time, limiting unhealthy fat & sodium intake helps to reduce our LDL (bad) cholesterol level and control our blood pressure.

By choosing dishes prepared with healthier cooking methods (less fat, sodium & sugar), we are not only caring for our heart health but also managing our weight.

prepare dishes with healthier cooking methods for heart | BookDoc

By improving our plant sterols intake with these foods, it prevents the absorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream.

improving our plant sterols intake prevents the absorption of cholesterol | BookDoc

While a heart-healthy diet is an excellent start, that is only one piece of the puzzle. Let’s take a holistic approach and look at our other lifestyle habits. Here are some friendly reminders on fostering a healthier way of life.

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Exercise at least 30 minutes/day to enhance your heart’s well-being.

Reduce the frequency of smoking to prevent the narrowing of arteries.

Engage in daily stress reliefing activities (e.g. exercise, board games, meditation) to alleviate the strain on our hearts.

Engage in daily stress relieving activities | BookDoc

Establish a good sleeping habit by going to bed around the same time each night and getting at least 6-8 hours of sleep.

Establish a good sleeping habit for healthy heart | BookDoc

Maintaining good health should be our top priority, so we recommend scheduling regular health check-ups once or twice a year to stay informed of our well-being. If you haven’t already, why not go ahead and book one soon! You may do so through our BookDoc app ‘Search & Book’ feature or click here.

Clara, Dietitian