Heart-healthy diet tips to follow at office
We spend our longest time in office and this is the time when we tend to eat unhealthy foods.
World Heart Day 2019 is being observed today around the world. The annual observance aimed to spread awareness about this crucial organ of the body and how to take care of it.
Excessive intake of junk foods could negatively impact our health in a significant way. We spend our longest time in office and this is the time when we tend to eat unhealthy foods.
Recent research has shown an alarming rise in risk factors of heart diseases in the younger generation of office goers, reports NDTV.
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Here is a list of heart-healthy diet tips to follow in office:
Snacking fresh instead of Junk foods
The place where we slip up, especially in office, is snacks. Fruits, nuts, almonds, Roasted chana, homemade oil free snacks etc can be listed in snacking instead of eating unhealthy.
Stay hydrated
Water is the best way to stay hydrated. Other calorie-free healthy drinks include sugar-free fresh lemon water, fresh coconut water, vegetable juices, and chaas. Fresh fruit juice is also a source of extra sugar.
Limit sugar consumption
Sugar consumption in excess can lead to obesity, which is a major heart risk. Fresh milk instead of creamers, stick to 6 teaspoons of added sugars per day, fruit juices, can be listed to fresh produce rather than processed foods.
Exercise
Remaining physically active in office is also important. Taking the stairs, walking to the water cooler, taking a short stroll at lunch breaks is good for heart-healthy.
