Cardiologist Reveals Dangerous Eating Habits That Raise Heart Attack Risk: ‘Eat More Fibre’

Cardiologist Reveals Dangerous Eating Habits That Raise Heart Attack Risk: The type of food we choose to eat daily determines the condition of our hearts in a very significant way although most of us practice certain eating patterns without knowing that they may predispose us to developing heart disease. Whether it is a type of sugar hidden into your food or too much salt, processed food, or food that is fried, these are some of the most common food choices that work against your heart every now and then. In his post on Instagram, Dr Dmitry Yaranov told how simple food habits might lead to an upsurge of your risk of heart attack, without you putting that into perspective.

“Did you know the bacteria in your gut could be silently increasing your risk of heart disease, high cholesterol, and even stroke?” says Dr Dmitry. “Researchers have found that certain gut microbes can convert the food you eat into TMAO, a compound strongly linked to heart attacks. An unhealthy gut microbiome can also trigger inflammation, elevate blood pressure, and throw your cholesterol levels off balance, all without obvious symptoms,” he says.

In an attempt to put you in control of your gut and heart health, Dr Dmitry enumerates five science-supported tips:

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1. Consume more fibre

The good gut bacteria are sustained by those fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes that reduce inflammation in the body.

2. Reduce the processed foods

Snacks and meals with hyper-processing interfere with intestinal flora, which leads to an increased likelihood of heart and metabolic problems.

3. Get acquainted with fermented foods

Eat yoghurt, kefir, kimchi and sauerkraut. These foods having loads of probiotics encourage different and good microbiome.

4. Reduce the eggs and red meat

Such foods have the propensity to increase the level of TMAO which is a gut-derived compound linked to clogged arteries and cardiovascular disease.

5. Drink a lot of fluids and learn to cope with stress

Adequate fluid intake helps to promote digestion, whereas, chronic stress can cause the disruption of the gut, contributed to inflammation which is detrimental to the heart.

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Five foods that damage heart health

Artificial trans fats: Industries fats, industrial pastries, snacks, margarines, are highly likely to be one of the worst ingredients to heart health. They are formed in the industrial process of hydrogenation and remain in biscuits, margarines, crisps, fast food and other ultra-processed foods. Trans fats do not only increase the bad (LDL) cholesterol level in the body, but they also decrease the good (HDL) cholesterol and produce blood vessel inflammation. These are forbidden in certain countries as they are actually poisonous yet they are detected in numerous products. The trick to minimize risk is to check labeling and avoid such ingredients as partially hydrogenated oils.

White bread and refined flours: this food can be quickly digested with the result of increasing blood glucose, in the long-term perspective, they may harm arteries and promote the occurrence of metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes and heart diseases. Although they do not contain fat, refined breads and flours just like quick sugars in the body. The thing is that they tend to be included in every meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner. It would be more beneficial to choose wholemeal breads, whole grain, or legumes to keep the cardiovascular health intact.

Too much salt: Excessive amounts of sodium make blood stay in the body, raise blood pressure and both contribute directly to the destruction of blood vessel walls and the heart overworking. The majority does not understand it, but 7 out of 10 sodium in the human body are deposited neither in the salt shaker but in processed or precooked food that people eat every day. Looking at the labels, preparing food at home, and using natural spices are, hence, easy ways of lowering salt consumption.

Efficient cereals (show cooking, fundraising): Efficient cereals are a heart bomb. They often abound in sodium, saturated fats and preservatives as nitrites and nitrates which are all linked to increased cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, recent researches connect the common use of this kind of meat with the enhanced danger of hospitalization with colorectal cancer, and this fact helps justify why people should not stick to it.

Soft drinks/ industrial juices: A bottle of soda may have as much as 10 tablespoons of sugar. The extra glucose does not only rapidly accumulate as belly fat, which is a major risk factor of heart diseases but also hastens insulin resistance, long-term inflammation and high triglycerides. The worst thing is that most of the so called natural or light beverages contain artificial sweeteners or unrecognised sugars.

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