Consuming unhealthy food in large quantities causes accumulation of fats in the body. In such a situation, it is important to control the diet. Apart from this, to increase good cholesterol in the body, healthy options should be chosen in the diet.

Unhealthy diet, noise and increasing pollution in the air harm the body in many ways. Especially for those people who are already suffering from heart diseases, health related challenges increase further after Diwali. In fact, increasing pollution in the air proves to be the cause of many problems ranging from high blood pressure to increased heart beat. Apart from this, eating habits also increase the risk of many problems. Know how to take care of heart health after festivals (managing heart health,

The American Heart Association reports that air pollution increases the level of atherosclerosis in the body. This causes plaque to accumulate on the artery walls and proves to be the cause of heart diseases. In such a situation, the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes increases due to pollution.

Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Vineeta Arora explains that consuming unhealthy food in large quantities leads to accumulation of fats in the body. Excessive amount of cholesterol starts causing plaque in the arteries, the effect of which is visible on blood circulation. In such a situation, it is important to control the diet. Apart from this, to increase good cholesterol in the body, healthy options should be chosen in the diet. Besides, the risk of coronary artery disease also increases due to pollution.

Excessive amount of cholesterol starts causing plaque in the arteries, the effect of which is visible on blood circulation. Image- Adobe Stock

Take care of heart health after Diwali with the help of these tips (Tips to manage heart health)

1. Healthy weight management is important

Calorie intake often increases during Diwali, which has a negative impact on health. According to research by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, excess fat accumulated on the stomach proves to be the cause of high blood pressure. In such a situation, it is necessary to control the diet. For this, apart from bringing changes in lifestyle, it is necessary to reduce alcohol intake. Increase the amount of fiber in the diet to reduce the increasing bad cholesterol in the body.

2. Control salt intake

Consuming processed food during festivals increases the amount of sugar and salt in the body, which increases the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes. In such a situation, try to control your diet. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, processed foods contain high amounts of both salt and fats, which increases cholesterol levels, which causes heart failure. Avoid adding extra salt to salads, chaats and any other recipes.

Consuming processed food increases the amount of sugar and salt in the body, which increases the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes.

3. Avoid saturated fats

According to the USDA, limiting saturated fat intake to no more than 7 percent of daily calorie intake can reduce the risk of heart disease. In such a situation, unhealthy fats should be replaced with healthy fats present in avocado, olive oil and egg. Due to this, the digestive system remains proper and metabolism is also boosted, due to which weight gain can also be avoided.

4. Protect yourself from air pollution

According to a research by The Lancet, air pollution increases the risk of heart-related problems. The level of air pollution starts increasing in the evening. Avoid leaving the house at such times. Wear a mask before going out anywhere. Apart from this, air purifier should be used in the house to avoid indoor pollution.

5. Include exercise in your routine

According to research by the American Heart Association, sitting for long periods of time harms heart health. Due to this, the amount of fats in the body increases and the blood sugar level also starts becoming uncontrolled. Exercise regularly to maintain balance and flexibility in the body. According to the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a trusted source, yoga benefits heart health. This increases the ability to reduce the risk of heart related problems.

6. Get enough sleep

Apart from the noise of firecrackers, late night eating increases the risk of coronary artery disease and other heart-related diseases. In such a situation, it is necessary to take complete sleep. In fact, due to lack of sleep, glucose metabolism gets disturbed and the risk of high blood pressure and inflammation can increase, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Due to lack of sleep, glucose metabolism gets disturbed and the risk of high blood pressure and inflammation can increase. Image: Adobe Stock

7. Do not consume alcohol

Alcohol consumption increases during festive occasions, which triggers heart problems. Due to this, the risk of dehydration in the body also increases. According to the American Heart Association, drinking excessive alcohol increases the level of triglycerides in the blood. According to research, men should not drink more than two drinks and women should not drink more than one drink in a day.