How To Prevent Heart Disease Naturally

You may already know that eating natural and organic foods and going on a heart disease diet is one of the most effective natural remedies for the heart. The problem is, it’s hard for most people to change their eating habits. Regardless of whether you have many years of poor eating habits under your belt or you just want to make healthy food choices, here are some suggestions of a heart disease diet that is heart-friendly. Once you determine which foods to eat more and which foods to avoid, you’ll be on your way towards a healthier heart.

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Here’s a great guideline of natural remedies for the heart:

Breakfast:

1. Whole grain cereal. Use soy milk or buttermilk if desired. A little honey or sweetener is allowed but not necessarily suggested.

2. Low-fat yogurt, fresh wheat germ, brewer’s yeast, and a little fruit especially green apples.

3. Two poached eggs plus whole grain bread (2 to 3 times per week)

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4. Fresh fruit salad plus nuts and/or yoghurt.

Midmorning:

1. Whole grain snack (ex. Crackers, muffins, bread)

2. Cereal-grain coffee or herb tea.

3. Spirulina in water

4. Vegetable juice

5. Miso soup

6. Yoghurt

7. Mixed unsalted nuts

Lunch:

1. Always have fresh, raw, mixed salad including seed sprouts, plus any of the following:

2. 100 percent whole grains (brown rice, wheat, oats, etc.)

3. Vegetarian protein (tofu, soybeans, beans, nuts, seeds or low fat fermented dairy products)

4. Cold water fish (cod, salmon) choose other fish less frequently

5. Chicken or turkey without skin

Dinner:

1. Cooked vegetables

2. Vegetarian protein

3. Whole grain

4. Cold water fish

5. Chicken or turkey without skin

Here are other natural heart care tips for you:

1. Eat a diet that is low in fat (avoid animal fats whenever possible, coconut and palm oils too). these foods are rich in cholesterol and saturated fat.

2. Maintain a diet that is low in sodium and salt.

3. Maintain a healthy body weight.

4. Consume lots of organic fruits and vegetables and plenty of grain products.

5. Avoid fried foods. A good alternative would be steamed, baked, broiled, micowaved or boiled foods.

6. Cook using oils that are low in saturated fat. Good examples are corn sunflower, safflower, cottonseed, soybean, sesame, peanut, canola and olive oil.

7. Cured, smoked, canned and salted meat, fish and poultry are high in salt content. Go for meats that are frozen or unsalted.

8. Substitute processed and hard cheeses for low sodium and low fat cheeses.

Another great tip for the heart disease diet is to use spices and herbs as seasoning instead of butter and salt. Herbs are therapeutic and good for the heart!