A cardiac diet, as the name suggests, is often prescribed for
patients who have a history of heart related problems /
diseases. The cardiac diet is a healthy eating plan prepared to
counter diseases such as high blood pressure, obesity, heart
attack and so on. Even if a person does not suffer from a heart
condition it is advisable to follow this diet as a preventive
measure. Some Basic Facts about the Cardiac Diet The following
are some basic facts that determine the cardiac diet.
Consumption of Foods that Contain Healthy Fats Two types of fat
that can be beneficial for the body are polyunsaturated fats and
monounsaturated fats. Polyunsaturated fats are found in foods
such as: - leafy green vegetables Monounsaturated fats are said
to decrease the levels of LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol in the body.
They are found in foods such as: - milk products One should
avoid the consumption of trans fat and saturated fats. Trans fat
increase the level of bad cholesterol in the body. They are
often found in: - packaged food it