Heart Disease: 15 Foods You Shouldn’t Eat
Heart diseases most time are result of the unhealthy foods we eat. Heart Diseases are can be prevented by taken necessary precautions. Some of the precautions are discussed below;
FRIED CHICKEN
Grilled chicken is not healthy for the heart. One 4-ounce serving of fried chicken with the skin on it has as much cholesterol as 11 strips of sizzling bacon. This can not good for the heart
CANNED VEGETABLES
Veggies may be a cornerstone of a blood-pressure-friendly diet, but not the ones that come out of a can. The preservatives and sauces that keep the vitamin-filled veggies company inside the container are packed with sodium. Look for “no salt added” or “low sodium” options and be sure to rinse your veggies thoroughly before digging in.
COLD CUTS
According to a recent survey, 48 percent of Americans are looking to cut back on sodium, however according to a Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics study, nearly half of Americans consume a sandwich every day one of the top source of salt in the American diet. Coincidental? We think not. The bread and condiments certainly don’t help the salt situation, but cold cuts and cheese are the primary culprits, contributing about 250 milligrams of sodium per slice. And let’s be real: we all use at least three or four slices of the stuff, which equates to 1,000 milligrams of salt in a single sitting.
TOMATO SAUCE
A half cup of Hunter’s Tomato sauce packs a whopping 830 milligrams of sodium which is more than you’d find in 97 Cheez-It crackers! To keep your blood pressure from spiking, look for jars of tomato sauce with fewer than 350 milligrams per half-cup serving.
FROZEN MEALS
Frozen dinners may be quick and easy options when you’re time strapped, but they’re also loaded with sodium.
VEGETABLE JUICE
Stick with the freshly made varieties from a local juice shop (or your kitchen). The bottled versions are filled to the brim with salt. For example, just 8-ounces of V8 Vegetable Juice Essential Antioxidants has 480 milligrams of sodium. If you have to sip the bottled variety go for V8’s low-sodium blend. It will save you 340 milligrams of sodium, which over the course of a month can really make a difference in your blood pressure levels.
COTTAGE CHEESE
Even though this breakfast staple doesn’t taste salty, a one-cup serving can carry almost 700 milligrams of the mineral more than a third of what you’re supposed to have in an entire day. If you’re going to keep the stuff in your breakfast lineup, swap to a no-salt-added variety. Or, better yet, eat a container of Greek yogurt instead.
COFFEE CREAMER
Traditional coffee creamers are prime sources of trans-fats, often hiding under the guise of its lesser-known name: hydrogenated oil. Trans fats have been shown to raise cholesterol levels and diminish memory in adults under 45 years old