Heart diseases are one of the leading problems nowadays that occurs due to bad heart health. Recently, several youngsters died due to sudden cardiac arrest.
When it comes to heart health, your diet plays a major role for keeping your heart healthy. In fact, your diet can do it all, as it can help in controlling your blood pressure, and protect you from a variety of heart diseases. Adding healthy and nutritious food items to your diet can not only boost heart health but also can make you stay fit and healthy in your daily lifestyle.
As per a recent studies, one-third of the population’s deaths happen because of heart diseases alone.
Here are some common food items that can be your heart’s new best friend.
1. Green leafy vegetables
Eating green leafy vegetables can never go wrong. For example, spinach is highly beneficial to the heart due to its fibrous nature. It can also help with low blood pressure which is considered as one of the primary causes of heart disease.
Another food item that can help in improving your heart is Tomatoes as they are rich in lycopene, which is a natural plant-based pigment filled with antioxidant properties. That can protect you from any oxidative damage or inflammation. Lycopene is also linked to reducing the risk of having a heart attack, and even a stroke.
3. Whole grains
Whole grains are another healthy food item for your heart that you must add to your daily diet to promote a healthy heart. Consumption of whole grains like brown rice, barley, and oats works well to protect your heart.
4. Avocados
Avocados are a source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. Avocados are considered as one of the best sources of monounsaturated fats that are considered to be good for the heart.
5. Berries
Eating any type of berries can be beneficial when it comes to a healthy heart. Including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and even blackberries in your diet is the right choice to keep your heart healthy.
6. Dark chocolate
This belove food item which can also be used as a snack is really helpful as it can improve your heart health. Even studies claim that consuming less than 5-6 servings of unsweetened dark chocolate per week can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
7. Green tea
Green tea has a number of health benefits. From boosting a fat-burning metabolism to improving insulin sensitivity, green tea is no less than a elixir. According to recent studies green tea works to protect the soundness of heart health.
8. Seeds
Seeds like chia, pumpkin and flax seeds are rich in omega3 as well as fibre are the ideal properties of heart-healthy foods. Even these seeds can be used as the perfect snack material to chew while you complete your daily tasks. All you need to do is first dry roast them separately or together and keep them in an air-tight container. Then, grab a handful for a quick and healthy snack option.
9. Garlic
This food item can be easily found in every household as it adds essence and taste in almost every dish. According to studies, it has plenty of health care benefits. Eating raw garlic is the most beneficial for your health.
10. Almonds
Almonds are also a nutrient-rich healthy snack that works to benefit heart health. They are rich in all kinds of vitamins and minerals and eating almonds daily can reduce cholesterol levels.
India registers 313 new Covid cases, active cases reach 2,041, 3 deaths recorded in last 24 hours
The currently available data suggests that the JN.1 variant is neither leading to an exponential rise in the new cases nor a rise in the hospitalization and mortality.
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India saw a single-day rise of 313 new Covid cases, while the active caseload has declined to 2,041, the health ministry said on Saturday. Three deaths: two from Karnataka and one from Maharashtra were reported in the last 24 hours.
According to the ministry website, the number of active cases in the country stood at 2,331 on Friday. The number of cases of Covid had dropped to double digits till December 5, but it began to start increasing after the emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions.
According to reports after December 5, the highest single day rise of 841new cases was reported on December 31, 2023, which is 0.2% of the peak cases reported in May 2021. Of the total active cases, a large majority of these (around 92%) are recovering under home isolation.
The currently available data suggests that the JN.1 variant is neither leading to an exponential rise in the new cases nor a rise in the hospitalization and mortality. India has witnessed three waves of Covid in the past with its peak incidence of daily new cases and deaths being reported during the delta wave in April June 2021.
At its peak, 414,188 new cases and 3915 deaths were reported on May 7, 2021. Since the pandemic started in early 2020, there have have been 4.5 crore people who have got infected and this has resulted in the death of 5.3 lakh persons in a total time span of four years.
According to the ministry data, the total number of persons who have recuperated from the disease are 4.4 crore with total recovery rate recorded is 98.81%. A total number of 220.67 crore doses of Covid vaccines have been administered in India so far.
India registers 605 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths in last 24 hours
The number of people who have recovered from the disease has gone up to 4,44,81,341, an increase of 648 since Sunday morning. In Kerala a 70 year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 81year-old male with T2DM and HTN, and in Karnataka, a 48 year old male with CA and TB died, while one person in Tripura succumbed to COVID.
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India recorded 605 fresh COVID-19 cases and four deaths in the last 24 hours. The active cases have increased to 4002, while India’s overall COVID case tally stands at over 4.5 crore (4,50,18,792). The death toll was recorded at 5,33,396 with four new deaths – two from Kerala and one each in Karnataka and Tripura – reported in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8am stated.
The number of people who have recovered from the disease has gone up to 4,44,81,341, an increase of 648 since Sunday morning. In Kerala a 70 year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 81year-old male with T2DM and HTN, and in Karnataka, a 48 year old male with CA and TB died, while one person in Tripura succumbed to COVID.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reported that 11,838 doses of the vaccine had been administered in the country till January 7. The data is a compilation of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (National Centre for Disease Control), media bulletins and websites of various states at 8am on January 4.
As the winter season sets in, health experts are highlighting a sudden surge in viral infections, influenza, and COVID-19 cases. Dr Nikhil Modi, a senior pulmonologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, pointed out that the decrease in temperature leads to increase in moisture in the air, low wind speed and also causes an increase in pollution levels. This contributes highly to various infections.
Due to the decrease in temperature the fog combines with the pollution in the air which further leads to the formation of smog. This condition of the atmosphere can cause different types of infections and difficulty in breathing. Both the state and the central government are keeping a close watch on the new Omicron Subvariant JN.1. J.N.1 is a Variant of Interest (VOI) which is under intense scientific scrutiny.
India records 774 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths in 24 hours
The number of daily cases was in double digits till December 5 but it started to rise again amid cold weather conditions and after the emergence of new Covid-19 variant, JN.1.
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India on Saturday had a single-day rise of 774 Covid cases while the number of active cases stood at 4,187, the Union health ministry said. As many as two deaths – one each from Tamil Nadu and Gujarat were reported in a span of 24 hours. Of the 4,187 active cases, the majority (over 92%) are recovering under home isolation.
The number of daily cases was in double digits till December 5 but it started to rise again amid cold weather conditions and after the emergence of new Covid-19 variant, JN.1. The central government has asked the state government and union territories to maintain a constant vigil amid an upward trend in the number of Covid-cases and the detection of the JN.1 sub variant in the country.
According to reports after December 5, the highest single-day rise of 841 cases was reported on December 31, 2023, which was 0.2% of the peak cases reported in May 2021. A health official said that the JN.1 variant is neither leading to an exponential rise in new cases nor a surge in hospitalisation and mortality in the country.
The Karnataka government has made the Covid test mandatory for those with Influenza like illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI). Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said more than 7000 tests are being done every day and the COVID positivity rate is 3.82%. The positivity rate in the state has not come down yet.
He said those with symptoms are being monitored and tested. Those who are in isolation at home have been told to take extra care. He added it is expected that the trend of decreasing Covid cases may start next week in Karnataka. India has witnessed three waves of Covid-19 in the past with the peak incidence of daily cases and deaths being reported during the Delta wave during April-June 2021. At its peak 4,14,188 cases and 3915 deaths were reported on May 7, 2021.
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