Heart Attack Diet

Heart attack diet plays a major role in the control of the heart attack.The unsaturated fats, not only do not increase the level of cholesterol, but also lessen it.

Cholesterol in heart attack diet

Development of atherosclerosis which leads to heart attack depends on the level of cholesterol in the blood.

The level of cholesterol depends upon the intake of cholesterol and fats in the diet

Heart attacks can be prevented by preventing the development of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries.

 The unsaturated fats, not only do not increase the level of cholesterol, but also decreases it.

Supplementation with essential fatty acids containing fish oil keep the blood flowing by making it ‘less sticky’ and because they are “good fats” they

assist with reducing cholesterol.

When LDL cholesterol is high, you have to restrict saturated fats, partially hydrogenated fats and calories, and you may need to consult the doctor

for medication.

Saturated fats tend to increase the deposition of cholesterol. Such fats are coconut oil, vegetable oil (dalda), ghee, butter, cream, cheese, beaf, hogs, shrimp, crab, lobster, mutton, chicken, pork, bacon, sprawn, frankfurters and hamburgers.

Although the liver produces more cholesterol than eaten in food, it appears that the dietary cholesterol is deposited more  in the arteries than the endogenous cholesterol.

Omega 3 fatty acids found in foods like olive oil and fish foods are  helpful to  protect the endothelium by increasing the  levels of beneficial HDL cholesterol and lowering the bad LDL cholesterol.

Taking fibere containing foods like grains, fruits & vegetables lowers blood pressure and LDL cholesterol and raises HDL level, helping to protect endothelial cells.

It has been found that the kind and  amount of fat in the diet influence the rate at which the body produces  cholesterol, the rate at which the cholesterol is deposited and the incidence of  heart attacks.

When Lp(a) is more than 40, you should take the vitamin niacin after every meals until your Lp(a) reduces  below 40.

Diet will not reduce the  Lp(a).

B-complex vitamins (B-1, B-2, Niacin, Folate, B-6, B-12 and Pantothenic Acid) are important for promoting cardiovascular health by reducing dangerous Homocysteine levels.

 Vitamin E, vitamin C decreases the oxidation in the blood vessels and stimulates an increased synthesis  of nitric oxide. If you take increased level of vitamin C helps to reduces the formation of the arterial plaques, and production of higher levels of nitric oxide.

Even though vitamin C is available  from food, supplements are advised to get the optimum daily requirement.

Vitamin E decreases the formation of the toxic free radicals on the endothelial lining and helps to produce higher levels of nitric oxide.

The recommended dose of vitamin E is 400 international units (IU) daily.

Inadequate intake of vitamins B12, pyridoxine(vitamin B6) and folic acid causes raise of homocysteine levels in the blood ,which in turn causes damage of endothelium of blood vessels and plaque formation. You must keep the homocysteine level below 100.If it increases you should consult your doctor take above said vitamins to control it. These vitamins are available in the market with the names of Foltex or Fol-B

Excess Vitamin D (more than 400 international units) in the diet should be avoided because it increases the calcium levels.

Heart health supplements which include essential fatty acids, plant derived colloidal minerals and antioxidants – particularly Vitamins A, C, E and the mineral Selenium – may be help in reducing the incidence of heart attack.

Nitric Oxide is a gas that has been produced  naturally in the body.

Nitric oxide is produced by the vascular endothelial cells helps to keep the blood vessels dilated and there by reducing the chances of plaques,clots formation and constriction of blood vessels.

Saturated fat, found in animal foods like as red meat, poultry, butter,chicken,beef,mutton and whole milk,causes arterial plaque formation  and impairs the nitric oxide production

Sedentary life style and excessive saturated fat intake gradually reduces the production of nitric oxide production .

Daily intake of adequate fiber content food and water helps to produce optimum nitric oxide production.

 Daily exercise for 20 minutes a day for  three days a week, stimulates endothelial cells to continuously and produce nitric oxide.

L-ARGININE is an amino acid found in foods like  meats, grains & fish helps in the production of nitric oxide.

Since L-Argenine is not adequately available in our daily diet supplementary intake of this amino acid is recommended.

Nitric Oxide helps to expand blood vessels:

Nitric oxide protects the blood vessels smooth muscle tissue from harmful constriction which leads to plaques formation.

This allows the flexibility of blood vessels  to circulate with minimum pressure.

Butter-milk which is made of curd is very god for the coronaries.

Skimmed milk is best as it has lesser content of milk.

Skimmed milk and cornflakes

 Skimmed milk-8oz

Tea or Coffee with skimmed milk

Skimmed milk curd

Cheese prepared from skimmed milk

Pudding made with skimmed milk.

You can meet your needs for vitamin B12 with seafood and skim milk dairy products, or with B 12 pills.

Boiled vegetable or boiled beans or lentil- 4oz

Vegetable or green peas, boiled with slight addition of ground nut oil

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