Morning breakfast is the biggest source of energy to start the day, but often there are some things on our ‘breakfast table’ which taste amazing but are no less than slow poison for the heart. Wrong choices made unknowingly not only increase cholesterol, but can also create a risk of heart attack and stroke in future by causing blockage in the arteries. According to cardiologists, our wrong eating habits are the biggest reason behind the increasing cases of heart diseases. Let us know which things in breakfast can become enemies of your heart and what are their better alternatives. Be careful! These 5 things are ‘dangerous’ for your heart. Why is breakfast dangerous? What is the alternative? Oily parathas contain huge amounts of saturated fat and calories, which increases cholesterol. Eat bread and green vegetables without oil. The combination of bread and butter (refined carbs) and butter (high fat) hardens the arteries. Oats or dal chilla, which is rich in fiber and easily digestible. Shortbread and sweets, being deep-fried, contain very high levels of trans-fat and sugar. Eat fresh fruits or sprouted grains. Namkeen and bhujia are high in salt (sodium) and preservatives, which increase blood pressure. Roasted makhana or dry fruits (in limited quantity). Bhature and butter kulcha, flour and excessive oil/butter put extra pressure on the heart. Poha, Upma Or oatmeal, which keeps the heart healthy. Breakfast rules that keep the heart ‘young’. Doctors and experts advise to include in breakfast those things which are rich in fiber and which have minimum amount of oil and spices: Say goodbye to white flour: Give preference to whole grains instead of white bread or kulcha. Choice of natural sugar: Eat fresh fruits instead of sweets. The antioxidants present in fruits provide protection to the heart walls. Combination of protein and fiber: Oatmeal, porridge, poha and oil-free chilla not only improve digestion but also help in reducing bad cholesterol (LDL). Salt control: Avoid eating high salt items (like pickles or bhujia) in the morning, as it directly affects your blood pressure. Remember: Your heart health starts from your plate. It is never wise to compromise your heart’s health for the sake of taste. Which of these things in your morning breakfast plate would you like to replace with a healthy option today?
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