BASIC ROUTINES TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY HEART
he heart is the engine of our body. If we take care of it by controlling the risk factors, we will be able to reduce the first cause of death in the world by a very high percentage. It is the goal set by the World Heart Federation, which hopes that in 2025 we have managed to reduce by 25% the number of premature deaths caused by cardiovascular disease. To achieve this, this year we celebrate World Heart Day by remembering the importance of six basic routines to maintain a healthy heart . Balanced diet, the key. What we eat influences our body in such a way that following a healthy and balanced diet is the first measure to take to control risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes or high cholesterol levels. Consume preferably fresh food, ensure that if we take processed products that are low in saturated or hydrogenated fats (trans) and sugars or do not contain them, replace sweets with fresh fruit including in our diet five servings of fruit and...