Health and Lifestyle

7 Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy

Dr. Veena Madhankumar

Apr 14, 2020 — 3 min read

Attention: The content in this blog is only intended to be a guideline for people who are in quarantine. This is not a medical recommendation for people who have been diagnosed with any kind of illness.

Here are a few tips that can help you follow a heart-healthy lifestyle. Follow these tips and take charge of your life.

1. Get Active

Make sure your routine involves a lot of physical activity. Try jogging on the spot or jog around your living room while watching movies or your favorite TV shows. Make it a point to increase your activity level and follow a workout routine for at least 30 minutes every day. In case you start facing any complication, it is better to consult a doctor online.

2. Eat Healthily

Make sure not to procure and store too much unhealthy foodstuff. Fill up your refrigerator with fruits, vegetables, and healthy snacks instead of frozen and junk food. Psychology says following any specific practice for 21 days will make it a habit.

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3. Cut Down on Salt

Keep an eye on your salt intake. Consuming too much salt will increase your blood pressure. Make sure to check your food labels while making purchases in the supermarket for unnecessary salt content.

4. Quit Smoking

Quitting smoking might not be easy. Do not cut down on smoking abruptly since this will increase your craving. Do it gradually over a period of five days.

5. Maintain a Healthy Weight

Being overweight puts extra strain on the heart, and the person is more likely to suffer from heart disease. If you are looking to reduce your weight, make sure to take it one step at a time. Reduce your calorie consumption by up to 200 to 300 calories every day. Along with this, increase the time you spend on physical activity and workout. It should be a slow and steady process.

6. Stay Positive

Do not lose hope if you break your schedule once in a while or have a cigarette out of urge. But, do not make it a habit and go back to your usual unhealthy routine.

7. Give Yourself Credit

Keep track of your achievements and remind yourself what a great thing you are doing. Reward yourself with something you enjoy and make sure it does not interfere in your new lifestyle.

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