Our heart is the most precious organ we have and is vital to every aspect of our health. Keeping active and eating a healthy, balanced diet are essential to looking after it. But not everyone does. Coronary heart disease is largely preventable, yet it currently affects over 7 million people in the UK alone. In fact, over half of all adults in England have raised cholesterol levels, while one in three have high blood pressure.
It’s easy to take our heart health for granted, but by making a few simple tweaks to our diet and lifestyle we can help to protect our cardiovascular health and achieve a long and healthy life. There’s no better time to start a heart-friendly diet than right now. Here are some nutritional tips for guidance.