The burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is increasing in India, CVDs such as ischaemic heart disease and cerebrovascular such as stroke account for 17.7 million deaths and are the leading cause. The conventional risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, smoking, obesity are believed to be associated with increased prevalence of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) in Indians.

Asian Indians have a unique pattern of atherogenic dyslipidaemia with low high density lipoproteins (HDL), high triglycerides and high small dense low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles. About half of the Indian population is vegetarian and yet diabetes and CVD risks are comparable with or higher
than non-vegetarians as seen in the western population. Indians consume high carbohydrate diets with uneven dietary patterns. Average Indian diets contain more amounts of carbohydrates, high fat dairy, butter, ghee and cheese in their everyday meals. Reusing oil for cooking in Indian culture is common, and it increases transfatty acids. Indians consume less amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables compared with that of rest of the world.  Tobacco use is the single largest modifiable and reversible risk factor attributable to CVD.

Other risk factors that are to be correlated with high prevalence of CAD are high homocysteine levels, ambient air pollution, variations in outdoor temperatures, psychosocial factors, and mental health and higher high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels indicating chronic infection and
inflammation.

Hypertension

Hypertension is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. One in every four individuals older than 18 years in India has an increased blood pressure level. Risk factors causing hypertension are unhealthy diets (excessive salt consumption, a diet high in saturated fat and trans fats, low intake of fruits and vegetables), physical inactivity, consumption of tobacco and alcohol, and being overweight or obese. The Non-modifiable risk factors are family history of hypertension, age over 65 years and co-existing diseases such as diabetes or kidney disease.

A healthy lifestyle, regular physical exercise and balanced diet should be instilled right from the  beginning in childhood to check the CVDs and hypertension. A healthy diet rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, fibre, and fats helps to keep our heart healthy. Diet plays a key role in maintaining overall health. It is advised to talk to dietician to get a customized diet plan based on your diet pattern, health condition, and risk factors.

At Pro Health Diet Clinic all your queries like which oils and how much oil to be used, which functional foods are good for heart, how to incorporate fiber in your diet, type of nuts to be used will all be answered and a proper diet chart will be provided to you as per your requirement and after assessing your intake of foods in the diet.

Consultation Fee: Rs. 1200/-

Diet chart charges extra