There is lots of different information out there in regards to diet. There are also many different types of diet you can choose from and quite quickly it can all become overwhelming and confusing.
Firstly, it is important not to get diet and dieting confused. Dieting, in essence, is a form of starvation in order to lose body fat. This is not what I am referring to when I talk about your diet. Your diet is the type of food which you commonly eat. So, having a healthy diet is essential.
Secondly, there is no such thing as the best diet for you. There are a number of different diets you may have heard of or have been told about during your recovery. These may include the Mediterranean diet, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, vegetarian diet, vegan diet or just simply eating a healthier diet than you were. The truth is, any one of these diets are great for your recovery and to prevent any further heart issues and they are all a form of healthy eating. You just need to choose the one which you feel is the right choice for you. If you like meat, don’t choose the vegetarian or vegan diet. If you have high blood pressure, maybe opt for the DASH diet. I know this sounds simple, but people tend to tell you about the diet which worked best for them. This does not mean it will suit you best. Spend some time having a look into all the different diets which I have gone through below and choose one you think suits you best and will fit into your lifestyle.
The next point I wanted to talk about is the importance of a healthy diet. Eating a healthy diet will help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of diabetes, reduce your blood pressure and cholesterol. These are 4 of the risk factors that we I spoke about earlier, just from improving the foods you eat. It will also help protect your heart from further problems. Unfortunately, it is not just about cutting down on the bad foods its about eating a wide variety of foods in the right amount to give your body what it requires. It is unrealistic to expect you to cut out bad foods or foods you enjoy. In order to maintain your healthy diet, it is important that you treat yourself every now and again, at the end of the day we’re all human right?
