Diet Rx
Diet for Heart Disease
The term "heart disease" is often exchangeable with the term "cardiovascular disease". Cardiovascular disease refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels. These conditions can lead to a heart attack, chest pain, or even a stroke.
Eat freely 72 foods
Foods that help with this condition — build meals around these.
ANIMAL MEAT
- Skinless poultry
CEREALS AND MILLETS
- Bajra
- Barley (Jau)
- Brown Rice
- Buckwheat (Kuttu)
- Jowar
- Oats (Jaee)
- Ragi (Nachni)
- Rice porridge (Khichadi)
- Rye
- Soyabean
- Whole wheat
- Whole-wheat flour
CONDIMENTS AND SPICES-DRY
- Chia seeds
- Fennel
- Flaxseeds (Alsi)
CONDIMENTS AND SPICES-FRESH
- Coriander (Dhaniya)
- Garlic (Lehsun)
EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS
- Egg White
FRUITS
- Apple
- Avocado
- Black berry
- Blueberry
- Grapes
- Indian Blackberry (Jamun)
- Pomegranate (Anaar)
- Raspberry
- Sapota (Chikoo)
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
GRAIN LEGUMES
- Beans
- Black beans
- Black-eyed beans (Lobia/Rongi)
- Lentils (Dals)
- Mung (Moong Dal)
- Pink Lentils (Masoor dal)
- Sprouts
- White beans
- Whole-grain bread
GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES
- Brussels sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Fenugreek (Methi)
- Kale
- Mustard (Sarson/Rai)
- Spinach (Palak)
MARINE FISH
- Mackerel (Bangda)
- Mahi Mahi (Parlaa)
- Salmon (Rawas)
- Sardines (Tarli)
- Tuna
MARINE SHELLFISH
- Shellfish
MILK PRODUCTS
- Curd (Dahi)
- Indian cottage cheese (Paneer)
- Kefir
- Lassi (Buttermilk)
- Low-fat milk
- Skimmed milk
MISCELLANEOUS
- Ginger tea
- Green tea
- Honey
- Sugarcane juice
- Tofu
- Tulsi tea
NUTS AND OIL SEEDS
- Almond (Badam)
- Canola oil
- Olive oil (Jaitoon ka tel)
- Pistachio (Pista)
- Pumpkin seeds
- Walnut (Akharoot)
OTHER VEGETABLES
- Broccoli
- Leek (Hara piyaaz)
- Lotus stem (Kamal Kakdi)
In moderation 7 foods
Fine occasionally; keep portions and frequency in check.
ANIMAL MEAT
- Lamb
FRUITS
- Raisins (Kishmish)
- Water chestnut (Singhaada)
MISCELLANEOUS
- Coffee
- Cornbread
- Pickles (Achaar)
- White bread
Better avoided 19 foods
Foods that tend to make this condition worse.
ANIMAL MEAT
- Bacon
- Cured meat
- Deli meat
- Fried chicken
- Ground meat (Keema)
- Processed meat
- Red meat
CEREALS AND MILLETS
- White rice
EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS
- Egg yolk
MILK PRODUCTS
- Butter
- Cheese
- Full–fat flavoured yogurt
- Ice Cream
MISCELLANEOUS
- Margarine (dalda)
- Sweet drinks
OTHER VEGETABLES
- Bell pepper (Capsicum)
- Brinjal (Eggplant)
ROOTS AND TUBERS
- Potato
SUGARS
- Jaggery (Gudh)
This is general dietary guidance for a condition, not a prescription or a personal diet plan. What is right for you depends on your health, medicines and reports — confirm changes with a doctor or dietitian.