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Heart Truth #2: Everything in Moderation

Last updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 | 2 min reading time

Sounds simple, right? Yet it's the best diet advice to follow for general heart health. Excess intake of any one kind of food can lead to serious heart diseases.

Eat and drink well. Like a car, your body needs good quality fuel to run smoothly. Stick to a sensible, well-balanced diet:

Cut out the junk – choose food that's lower in fat, salt and sugar where possible
Include starchy foods in your diet – bread, rice, potatoes and pasta (wholegrain varieties, if possible)
Each day, select a variety of nutritious food from all the food groups.
Aim for at least 5 portions of fresh fruit and veggies per day
Eat more seafood instead of meat, especially oily fish as it has more heart-healthy omega-3 fats
Drink plenty of water and limit your intake of alcohol

Start adapting your diet gradually. A sudden crash diet isn't much help when you want to change your long-term heart health. Make changes one at a time, such as replacing your regular sugary snack with some fruits or vegetables. Get your family, friends or colleagues on board to help support you too.

Find out some of the medical procedures available should you need to undergo heart treatment. With the correct insurance coverage, your bill size can be better gauged and managed, while Mount Elizabeth Hospitals can assist with all Medisave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plan claims.

For your peace of mind, talk to one of our heart specialists today or read about how to make healthcare insurance claims to cover your hospital bills.

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