4 foods you didn't know were bad for your heart

Cardiovascular diseases have become the mortality monster for the whole globe. They are the most death causing non-communicable disease. According to a WHO report, 17.0 million people die of cardiovascular diseases every year around the world.

Pakistani nation has also been not safe from this deadly menace. Since many years cardiovascular diseases have been causing the most deaths in the country leaving behind many communicable epidemics. According to the latest WHO report, cardiovascular diseases are responsible for 29% of all deaths in Pakistan.

It is thus important that everyone stays conscious of their heart health but being a Pakistani it becomes even more important since the odds of getting heart disease are far too high.

In this article,we are going to help you do exactly that by pointing out 4 foods that you should avoid in order to maintain a healthy heart.

1. Non-dairy coffee whiteners

Many people use coffee whiteners thinking that they are healthier than their dairy alternatives. They also have different flavors and thus are sweet on the tongue. It is true that non-dairy creamers usually have less calories but they can be devastating for your heart.

First of all non-dairy creamers are made up of sugar which encourages inflammation in the body. As a result, the veins might not supply blood not as effectively as they should. They also have trans-fats since a lot of hydrogenated oil goes into their production. They also have potassium additives. All of this is enough to call upon heart diseases.

2. Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is actually a healthy alternative to margarine which is filled with saturated fats. The problem is that people start using processed peanut butter which is full of trans fats. It is thus important that you use peanut butter in a regulated amount. You should always read the label on the jar before purchasing. It is advisable to stay away from the ones which list partially hydrogenated fats among the ingredients.

3. White Bread

White bread is highly dangerous for your overall health. Its negative impacts on the heart are however are especially drastic. They are made up of simple carbohydrates. These carbohydrates are easy to break down and thus are immediately converted into energy. As a result, they produce food cravings giving way to obesity. Obesity not only enhances the chances of a heart attack but also causes diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure which further depreciate heart-health.

4. Pizza

Pizza really is the mother of all in this list of bad foods. It is made with white bread which is full of unhealthy carbohydrates. In addition to that it is covered in a layer of cheese which is melted down at high temperatures.

Cheese is good for health since it is filled with healthy fats but when taken in such large quantities it can severely damage heart health. There is also a lot of salt used in a pizza which promotes obesity and indirectly poor heart-health. The meat used in a pizza also loses its nutritional value because of intense cooking making a pizza more damaging than nutritious.

The foods that are listed here are kept in this list according to the general audience. For some people leaving certain diet elements might become more harmful than beneficial because of a medical condition. For example, people with diabetes might face low sugar levels if they leave white bread. Such people should consult a cardiologist before making drastic changes to their diets. You can find and book an appointment with top Cardiologists in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad through oladoc.com. You can also call their helpline to find the RIGHT Doctor for your health concerns.

My name is Usman and I am working with oladoc.com— Pakistan’s premier digital health company. Using oladoc, you can find a top Cardiologists in Lahore, Karachi , and Islamabad, and seek appointment online.