Heart Diseases

Cardiovascular diseases encompass a wide range of conditions related to the heart, its muscle, and the circulatory system. Various forms of heart disease impact different components of the circulatory network. Key contributors to heart disease include elevated cholesterol levels, obesity, diabetes, genetic factors, tobacco use, and diets high in fats and sodium. Therefore, individuals with heart issues should adhere to a diet that is low in fat, particularly saturated fat, and reduced in sodium.

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

ALLOWED TO TAKE	AVOID
CEREALS	CEREALS
Wheat, Brown Rice, Barley, All types of Millet	Refined Whole Grains, White Refined Flour and its Products, White Rice
FRUITS	FRUITS
Pomegranate, Papaya, Apple, Cherry, Apricot, Avocado, Raspberry, Blackberry, Orange, Banana, Musk Melon, Black Grapes, Peach, Kiwi, Squash	Canned & Frozen Fruits
VEGETABLES	VEGETABLES
Broccoli, Sweet potatoes, Spinach, Asparagus, Bell peppers, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Beans, Pumpkin, Zucchini, Peas, Carrots, Potatoes, Cauliflower, Cabbage	Canned & Frozen Vegetables, Raw Vegetables
PULSES	PULSES
Yellow Lentils, Green Lentils, Pigeon Peas, Split Grams	All Heavy Lentils
Dairy Products	Dairy Products
Low-fat Milk, Cow’s Ghee, Plant-Based Milk Products like Almond Milk, Rice Milk, Oats Milk, Soya Milk	Full-fat milk, Cheese, Yogurt & Other Dairy Products
OILS	OILS
Olive Oil, Soyabean Oil	Unsaturated Fats, Refined Oil, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Mustard Oil
SPICES	SPICES
Turmeric, Fenugreek, Cardamom, Cumin, Coriander, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Dried Fenugreek Leaves, Thyme, Fennel	Excess Salt, Green & Red Chili Note – Nearly all the Spices are to be Limited. Only Plain and Simple Food is to be Preferred.
DRY FRUITS & SEEDS	DRY FRUITS & SEEDS
Almonds, Walnuts, Raisins (Soaked in Water Overnight), Flax Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds, Sunflower Seeds	Peanuts, Cashew, Pistachio
FLESH FOODS	FLESH FOODS
Egg white, Skinless Chicken Soup, Grilled Salmon, and Rohu	Avoid All other Non-Vegetarian Food
OTHERS	OTHERS
Homemade Food Only, Jaggery, Honey, Homemade Soup, Coconut Water, Arjun Tea, Beetroot Juice, Pomegranate Juice, Amla Juice, Missi Roti, Broken Wheat Porridge, Veg Semolina, Veg Vermicelli, Veg Rice Flakes, Veg Idli, Veg Oats, Gram Flour Pancake	Packaged, Canned, Processed, Fried, Spicy, Junk and Bakery Products, Refined Sugar, Cream-based Liquors, Alcohol, Soft drinks, Squashes, Jams, Sauces, Pickles, Coffee, Tea, Chocolates

OTHER TIPS / RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEART PATIENTS

Do not skip any meal, especially Breakfast.
Increase Consumption of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Must Drink 8- 10 Glasses of Water Daily, it detoxifies.
Maintain Ideal Body Weight.
Be Physically Active.
Consume a balanced adequate diet rich in calcium, chromium, iron, and zinc.
Reduction in intake of total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
As per Ayurveda, all diseases are caused due to imbalance of the tridoshas. Heart Diseases occur due to an imbalance of Kapha Dosha, so it is better to avoid taking Sour (Amla), Salty (Lavan), and Sweet (Madhur) Tastes and Pungent (Katu), Bitter (Tikta), and Astringent (Kashaya) Tastes can be consumed in moderation.
Food items not mentioned in this diet chart can be consumed in moderation.
In General, all kinds of artificial, packed, industrial, and processed food items should be avoided.
Behavior plays an important role in preventing diseases, so keep yourself away from negative thoughts, anger, greed, and Ego.

Things in this diet chart may vary patient to patient due to the Associated Health Issues, so better to consult Ayurveda Experts for better results.