Do you want better heart health? Start by addressing your weakest link, says the cardiac surgeon
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According to experts, a balanced lifestyle, in the key areas of diet, exercise and sleep, is key to a healthy body and a healthy life.
In an interview in the camera with News Digital, the Cardiotoral Surgeon based in Georgia, Dr. Jeremy London, echoed the importance of balance for the health of the heart in particular, especially when it comes to nutrition. (See the video at the top of the article).
But just moderating what he eats in a day will not necessarily not rule out potentially mortal conditions, such as heart disease, he said.
The cardiac surgeon reveals what to eat (and not eat) for optimal heart health
“You can take into account what you are putting in your mouth, but it is not necessarily the only thing,” London said.
“People will say: ‘Well, my diet is really good. How do I still have high cholesterol?’ Well, you have to look, sincerely, what you are not good. “
Balancing the main health factors such as physical state, diet and sleep will help support a healthier heart. (Istock)
Focusing on the lifestyle factor that is likely that most trips have a greater impact on your health, London said.
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“If you are eating well but do not exercise, or if you are exercising and eating well, but you do not sleep, it is a matter of identifying that area where you need an improvement to re -balance your physiology,” he continued.
“Everything is connected and you must find out where you have the greatest opportunity.”
“Discover what you are not good, and that is where you have the greatest opportunity,” London advised. (Istock)
As an example, London said that losing 15 to 20 pounds in excess can make a big difference. Visceral fat, or fat around the organs and abdomen, is a “driver of inflammation in the body”, as well as a conductor of cardiovascular disease.
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“And so, working on your diet is great. That is a great place to start,” he said. “But you have [also] I have to move every day. “
The bad sleep also changes the body’s ability to maintain a normal weight, according to the doctor.
Several lifestyle factors can affect the risk of heart -related conditions, experts warn. (Istock)
“If you are tired and stressed, you are less likely to eat correctly and continue your workouts correctly,” London said. “Everything is so interconnected.”
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What to work immediately to improve the general health of your heart? London shared this final message: “Discover what you are not good, and that is where you have the greatest opportunity.”
Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for News Digital.