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Join Date: 06 May 2010
Location:  United StatesPosts: 53 |
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Healthy Cardiac Diet |
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Cardiac diets are extensively used and prescribed in most hospitals for patients with heart disease, hypertension, myocardial infarction, hyperlipidemia, and dyslipidemia. A cardiac diet may be employed as a part of a health regimen to either treat or prevent cardiovascular disease. It will generallyinclude foods that are classified as healthy because of their extensive nutritional benefits.
A cardiac diet will basically aim to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fibre while lowering the consumption of fats and sodium which have both been prominently associated with the development of heart disease. This health plan is often modified in the long-term based on the goals of the diet or the patient's diagnosis. After a patient has been treated using this diet recommendation he or she will normally be referred to a dietician who will help him or her to maintain this diet. Normally a cardiac or "heart healthy" diet as it has been deemed may be administered with the objective of restricting the intake of fat, cholesterol, sodium, and sometimes caffeine. In most instances, it will follow the guidelines of the National Cholesterol Education Program which has issued the following recommendations: Fiber 20-30 grams per day. Trans fat "kept at a low intake." Carbohydrates 50-60% of daily calories. Total fat 25-35% of daily calories. Saturated fat less than 7% of daily calories. Monounsaturated fats up to 20% of daily calories. Polyunsaturated fats up to 10% of daily calories. Cholesterol less than 200 milligrams per day. Dietary fats, specifically saturated and trans fats, may actually contribute to elevating an individual's overall cholesterol levels, low-density lipoproteins (LDL), and triglycerides which can encourage the development and accumulation of plaque within the blood vessel walls. This build-up of plaque will ultimately lead to a reduction in the size of the blood vessel lumen. Saturated fats are predominantly found in animal products. This kind of fat has been linked to an increase of low-density lipoprotein levels (LDL), which are strongly correlated with a heightened risk of heart disease. Unsaturated fats differ from saturated fats because they have double bonds. They can be substituted in place of saturated fats and are preferred because they help lower the LDL levels. Cardiac diets are also low sodium diets. Sodium has been found to elevate blood pressure, and has an additional negative effect on the diuretic properties of certain medications. Sodium is generally restricted to 2,000-4,000 mg per day, in relation to the patients diagnosis and medical regimen. Many cardiac diets do not only inhibit sodium and fats but also caffeine. This is enacted because caffeine is a stimulant and may affect the deteriorated condition of the heart. Basically a cardiac diet considers both the advantages of restricting certain types of foods as well as increasing the consumption of healt |
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Join Date: 07 May 2010
Location: United StatesPosts: 23 |
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RE: Healthy Cardiac Diet |
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Easy And Healthy Cooking Recipes
If you are looking for healthy cooking recipes, chances are, you are trying to lose weight or want to eat healthier. There are a lot of ways that we can eat healthier. The only reason why we don't do them is because we're too stubborn sometimes. A good way to get into these recipes is to ensure that they still taste delicious even if they're healthier. The first recipe which you can cook is banana bread. The ingredients to use are pretty simple: bananas, flour, milk, eggs, and salt. What you can do is to replace the milk with yogurt, and cut back on the salt. By replacing the milk with yogurt, the calories are trimmed down and give the cake a different taste. This recipe is so much healthier than eating a chocolate chip cookie or cupcake. The second on the list of healthy cooking recipes is beef and broccoli. A common misconception is that you can't eat meat if you are on a diet. The truth is you can eat meat as long as it's mixed with the right ingredients. Replacing the usual cooking oil with olive oil, for instance, adds a lot of health benefits and makes the dish taste better. The right mix of oyster sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil makes this dish a healthy favorite. The reason why broccoli is used in this dish is because of the health benefits of the vegetable. Rich in Vitamin C, broccoli is good for the body especially in providing resistance against colds and coughs. It can also control some diseases which include diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and cancer. Moreover, it helps slow down the aging process. < Who doesn't like pizza? It's time to avoid the greasy pizza that we normally order from fast-food and come up with our own version at home. A healthy recipe is using ham plus lots of veggies as the toppings. Ham and pepper, ham and pineapple (for the classic Hawaiian pizza) are the two of the most popular choices. For the pizza bread, you can use wheat bread or the regular loaf of bread. For the cheese, make sure that its reduced fat or you'll get the same amount of calories especially with mozzarella. Instead of rice, have you thought of eating mashed potatoes with your main course? The most common recipe for mashed potatoes is to mix it with garlic. However, you can also play around with different ingredients like honey, cheese, and other herbs. The reason why it's healthier to eat mashed potatoes is because of the potassium content of the vegetable. Potatoes can also help regulate the blood pressure. Make sure to combine with other veggies to make your meals more nutritious. Healthy cooking recipes need not taste bland. It's all about creativity and the use of delicious ingredients to spice them up. After getting used to eating healthy, you'll be surprised at how good your body looks and how you feel. Since your immune system is more stable, you are also less prone to diseases. |
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