The worst foods that affect heart health

The worst foods that affect heart health

Diet is considered an extremely important factor in heart health, as most heart diseases and high blood pressure are due to the food a person eats and the way he eats, whether by eating a lot of food or eating many or few meals during the day.

According to a report published by the Health Digest website and viewed by Al Arabiya.net, doctors and health experts talk about three eating habits that are the absolute worst for heart health, and they call on people to avoid them.

Tamar Samuels, nutritionist and co-founder of Collina Health, noted that the science around heart-healthy eating is evolving. She added: “For example, saturated fat has been shown to raise LDL cholesterol, which is the bad cholesterol associated with an increased risk of heart disease. "This has led to recommendations to limit saturated fats as part of a heart-healthy diet."

Recent research shows that not all saturated fats directly increase the risk of heart disease, so it is important to consider the source of saturated fats and your overall diet pattern before eliminating or reducing these foods.

Samuels specifically pointed to full-fat dairy products, dark chocolate and unprocessed meats, which do not appear to be associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

According to Samuels, it's important to focus on your overall eating and lifestyle, as everything from your genetic predisposition to your long-term lifestyle and eating habits plays a role.

However, there are three eating habits that a person should avoid when it comes to heart health. Below are these three habits that the “Health Digest” report was able to identify:

First: Eating without careExperts talk about the necessity of “mental alertness” while eating, and this alertness helps to enjoy eating and prevent stomach upsets, in addition to ensuring good heart health.

Tamar Samuels recommended limiting the number of distractions while eating and listening to your body's hunger and satiety signals. The expert added: “This helps you enjoy your food more and limits overeating. Did you know that it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to communicate that your stomach is full?” “When you sit in front of the TV or look at your phone while eating, you tend not to give yourself enough time for these signals to do their work, and you end up overeating.”

Experts say that if you enjoy your mealtimes in front of the TV a lot, other tips include serving small portions of food on your plate and placing the fork down while chewing. Sometimes, seeing an already full fork waiting for its turn to enter your mouth can make you swallow your food unconsciously. Scientists link chronic overeating to obesity, heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Second: Skipping meals Not a good idea for the heart. We skip meals for many reasons, including being too busy, feeling guilty about the delicious food we ate last night, and sometimes just simple forgetfulness.

According to Samuels, skipping your main meals is not a good idea, as this leads to hunger and cravings for sweets and high-calorie meals. Set a goal to eat a balanced meal or snack every three to four hours to balance your cravings.

Third: Eating meals late at nightThis habit can also affect your heart, and eating sugar snacks and high-calorie foods can contribute to high blood cholesterol levels, heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay.

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