The Worst Foods For Your Heart You Should Avoid
AnDrew Alvin
October 01, 2019
If you want to avoid having health issues with your heart and the cardiovascular system then you should try to avoid some foods and maybe consume them only on occasions.Let’s take a look at the worst foods for your heart
Fast-food BurgersIt is still not clear if the saturated fats contribute to some heart problems. However, according to some cardiologists if the grass-fed beef if consumed in moderation then there are also some benefits. But, generally, the saturated fats from animals are bad for our health, especially when cooked in an unhealthy method.
Processed and cured meats
According to the experts, this kind of meats, like bacon and sausages contain a lot of unsaturated fat and salt as well. So if the sodium level gets too high then it can result in having high blood pressure. So, sometimes having restrictions in your diet can be for your own health.
Fried food
The risk for heart diseases is bigger if consuming fried chicken and snacks and French fries because of the trans fats that are increasing the bad cholesterol in our blood.
So avoid preparing fried food at home and use coconut or olive oil only.
Candy
It was believed for many years that too much sugar is causing heart diseases however actually it is resulting in obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol and inflammation which are factors for heart disease. Also, if you already have some kind of heart disease, avoid the sugar in any kind.
Soft drinks and sugar-sweetened juices
Usually, the American people get all of the sugar from consuming unhealthy drinks. So this is something to be really avoided.
Sugary cereals
The cereals that you eat for breakfast can have a lot of sugar, so it is best to avoid them and replace them with fruit, avocado, egg or whole-wheat toast.
Cookies and pastries
Although all of us want to eat them, they are actually very unhealthy because they contain saturated fats and trans fats.
Margarine
The issue with saturated fats and heart diseases is still at debate; however, the butter includes fats so it is not really a healthy option. If you like to consume it then you should choose soft margarine without hydrogenated oils.
Pizza
With all these ingredients included you already know that we are talking about. Limit your consummation to only 1 or 2 slices.
Diet soda
The diet sodas that are zero-calorie are actually not healthy at all for us because they can provoke obesity, heart diseases and diabetes.