For healthy heart health, you need to make a lot of changes in your diet and lifestyle habits, which can help lower cholesterol levels, manage your weight, and control high blood pressure. According to experts, dietary options that include nutritious food can lead you toward a healthier heart.

A balanced weight and a strong heart are crucial for preventing chronic issues like elevated cholesterol and hypertension—both of which are instrumental in building plaque in the arteries, which leads to heart attacks and strokes.

And so, when it comes to your diet, heart health experts have advised a mid-morning swap that could pay great dividends. You must swap your 11 am biscuit for a piece of fruit to help you get the nutrition your body needs with a low-fat and high-fibre meal, which is great for your heart.

Doctors say if you are hungry before lunchtime, an unhealthy biscuit can just take care of your cravings but not the hunger. Biscuits are neither nutritious nor healthy. However, they can cause a quick spike in your blood sugar while not keeping you satisfied for long. In contrast, bananas provide a combination of carbohydrates along with natural sugars that deliver both immediate and sustained energy, making them a perfect choice for a pre-workout snack or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

Also, apart from being filling, bananas are also packed with potassium—which plays a crucial role in heart health by helping regulate blood pressure, supporting healthy electrical function, and preventing arrhythmias. Studies say increasing your intake of potassium-rich foods is more effective in lowering blood pressure than simply reducing salt intake.

Experts say increasing daily potassium intake by just one gram—around two medium-sized bananas - can significantly lower blood pressure. Plus, the soluble fibre present in bananas helps to limit cholesterol absorption into the bloodstream.

Apart from changing your snacking habits, a few other ways to take care of your heart health include:

Exercise helps lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol, control weight, boost your energy, and improve stress. According to experts, just 30-45 minutes daily can be beneficial.

Sleep helps in healing tissues and blood vessels, a strong immune system, improved mood and energy, and better brain function. Getting ample sleep—around 8-9 hours daily—helps reduce the risk of heart disease.

Smokers are at very high risk for heart disease, and quitting can help lower your blood pressure and heart rate, which can reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.

Significantly cutting down the salt intake from your meals can help prevent coronary heart disease.

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