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Health: Healthier Diets Can Prevent Many Heart Disease-Related Deaths, Says Study
Heart diseases are among the most fatal causes of threat to life in the world today. According to a study, with healthier diets, more than two-thirds of heart disease-related fatalities may be avoided globally. Read on for details:
Los Angeles (US): Heart diseases are among the most fatal causes of threat to life in the world today. According to a study published in the journals 'European Society of Cardiology's journal' and European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes (ESC)', with healthier diets, more than two-thirds of heart disease-related fatalities may be avoided globally.
The findings emphasized the significance of healthy meals that are accessible to all and sustainable.
"Our analysis shows that unhealthy diets, high blood pressure, and high serum cholesterol are the top three contributors to deaths from heart attacks and angina - collectively called ischaemic heart disease," said study author Dr. Xinyao Liu of Central South University, Changsha, China, adding, "This was consistent in both developed and developing countries."
"More than six million deaths could be avoided by reducing intake of processed foods, sugary beverages, trans and saturated fats, and added salt and sugar, while increasing intake of fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains. Ideally, we should eat 200 to 300 mg of omega 3 fatty acids from seafood each day. On top of that, every day we should aim for 200 to 300 grams of fruit, 290 to 430 grams of vegetables, 16 to 25 grams of nuts, and 100 to 150 grams of whole grains," she added. (with ANI inputs)