If you are overweight or obese then, you should take the help of a health or fitness expert to battle the bulge as doing so can help you to cut down the risk of heart disease and even diabetes.

In an interview, Dr Urvi Maheshwari, Consulting Physician at Zynova Shalby Hospital in India, revealed, “One who is overweight or obese can have a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, gallbladder problems, and liver and kidney issues. Thus, weight management can help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels, raising one’s odds of having a heart attack.”

Dr Urvi Maheshwari suggested some weight loss tips that you should follow to keep your heart healthy and recommended the following weight loss program that can help one to stay healthy and hearty:

• Sticking to a weight loss program, you will be suggested to adopt healthy habits to keep heart problems at bay and increase your lifespan. Check your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels on a regular basis as told by the doctor.

• One will have to eat a diet inclusive of all the vital nutrients to grill that excess fat. Opt for fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, pulses, lentils, and whole grains. It is a good idea to stay away from junk, oily, spicy, and canned food. This means you must avoid pizza, pasta, sweets, Chinese food, and bakery items.

• Cut down on smoking, alcohol and illicit use of drugs to keep the heart healthy.

• Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes in a day to reduce the risk of heart problems. To stay stress-free, do Yoga and meditation that will calm you down. Get a good night’s sleep of at least 8 hours every day to have a healthy heart.

Source: Hindustan Times