The different types of fat found in food vary in their effect on health. In addition, there is dietary cholesterol which is found in animal foods. MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acid) and PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acid) are types of unsaturated fat; these are liquid at room temperature. There are certain essential fatty acids (belonging to the omega-3 and omega-6 PUFA groups) that we need to get from food. MUFA helps to decrease overall total blood cholesterol; it decreases LDL(low density lipoprotein) ("bad") cholesterol and may increase HDL(high density lipoprotein) ("good") cholesterol. PUFA also helps to reduce overall total blood cholesterol; it reduces both LDL and HDL. Omega-3 fats may help to lower tri-glyceride levels and reduce the risk for blocked arteries and hypertension. In contrast, saturated fats are solid at room temperature and increase total blood cholesterol and LDL. they increase overall total cholesterol and LDL. Understanding the fat content of foods helps to prevent and manage heart disease. Online databases provide the nutrition information of food which includes the calories, carbohydrate, protein, sodium, fiber, and fat content of foods.
Regular exercise and controlling calories also boosts cardiovascular health. Adding adequate protein and fiber to meals and snacks helps control hunger when controlling calories. Limiting the amount of sodium in your diet is also heart healthy as it helps with controlling hypertension..
To lower the risk of heart disease risk you must have control on blood pressure,must maintain your body weight,manage your anger and stress, be active control your diabetes, and most important thing always take healthy diet . Balance diet also plays a great role in preventing heart disease.
