A. Introduction
According to reports it is found that when someone asked a cardiologist “What’s one thing you would never do as a Cardiologist”, the answer was” I would never smoke anything”. That shows the effect of smoking. Simply heart attack is a blockage of an artery that sends blood and oxygen to the heart. It happens when a part of the blood does not get enough blood.
Nowadays, it seems that many young people suffer from heart attacks. It has become a serious problem in life. Many people are losing their lives from these diseases. Since the eating habits of people are horrible, they are not conscious and watchful about what they are eating and diet.
1. Causes of Heart Attack
The main causes of heart attack are:
a)White Salt
According to AHS(American Heart Association) an adult human body, especially those with high blood pressure, needs 2300 milligrams (1 teaspoon) of salt in a day. Having a habit of consuming above this regularly creates a problem.
ALTERNATIVES:
✓ Himalayan salt
✓ Ground black pepper
✓ Dill
✓ Dried onion
b)Refined sugar
✓ According to AHS(American Heart Association) added sugar limit of no more than 100 calories per day (about 6 teaspoons) for most adult women and no more than 150 calories per day(about 9 teaspoons) for most men.
✓ Excessive consumption of refined can even cause the problem of Diabetes, obesity, and so on.
✓ According to reports it is found that refined sugar does not have anything that our body can digest.
ALTERNATIVES:
✓ Honey
✓ Dates
✓ Maple syrup
✓ Fruits
c)White flour
✓ According to reports it is found that eating more than seven portions of refined grains/flour in a day can increase your risk of early death by 27%.
✓ Refined flour contains endosperm which does not have any nutrition.
✓ It is found that regular consumption of refined flour can disturb and hamper your long-term digestion and it gets stuck to your intestines.
ALTERNATIVES:
✓ Whole grains flour
✓ Coconut
✓ Quinoa
✓ Chickpeas
2. Causes, Factors, and Alternative of Heart Attack
| Cause of Heart Attack | Main Factors | Recommendations/Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| White Salt | – Excessive salt consumption, especially for those with high blood pressure.- Limit salt intake to 2300 milligrams (1 teaspoon) per day for adults (AHS). | – Himalayan salt- Ground black pepper- Dill – Dried onion |
| Refined Sugar | – Overconsumption of refined sugar can increase the risk of heart attack, diabetes, and obesity.- Limit added sugar to no more than 100 calories per day for most adult women and 150 calories per day for most men (AHS). | – Honey- Dates- Maple syrup- Fruits |
| White Flour | – Eating more than seven portions of refined grains/flour in a day can increase the risk of early death.- Refined flour lacks nutrients and can disrupt digestion. | – Whole grains flour- Coconut flour- Quinoa- Chickpea flour |
3. Preventive Measures of Heart Attack
There is no exact solution to a heart attack it depends upon your genes, but that does not mean it does not have any solution to get out of it. Although some preventive measures may help you to get rid of it:
✓ Having healthy foods and drinks.
✓ Mainly don’t smoke.
✓ Get physical activity.
✓ Keep a healthy weight.
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