Cardiovascular health is important to prioritize at any age, but it’s especially crucial if you’re 60 or older—even if cardiovascular disease doesn’t run in your family. The risk for heart attack, stroke and heart disease all increase with age.Maybe you have made a conscious effort to look after your heart. You minimize soda and alcohol, have cut back on salt and red meat and have started walking more. All of these habits can go a long way in lowering your risk for cardiovascular disease and other heart problems.But according to cardiologists we talked to, there’s one common dinner habit that many people don’t realize is detrimental to heart health. Keep reading to find out what cardiologists wish people would avoid and what to do instead.?SIGN UP for tips to stay healthy & fit with the top moves, clean eats, health trends & more delivered right to your inbox twice a week?
Dr. Khashayar Hematpour, MD, a cardiologist at UTHealth Houston, agrees that regularly eating a big dinner late at night can be detrimental to heart health. “Late-night eating keeps blood pressure elevated during sleep, a time when the heart is supposed to rest and recover. This added strain, along with potential sleep disturbances from heavy digestion, can gradually weaken heart health,” he says.
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As he previously explained, eating late can disrupt circadian rhythm, which in turn can lead to sleep disturbances. This is important to know because consistently not getting enough sleep increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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What To Do Instead
“I recommend eating like a horse for breakfast, a puppy for lunch and a birdie at dinner,” he says. It’s a play off the adage, “Eat like a king at breakfast, a prince at lunch and a pauper for dinner.” This way of eating still provides a way to get all the nutrients the body needs throughout the day and gives the body less to digest after you go to bed.
Dr. Hematpour adds to this, saying, “Lighter meals made with vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains provide important nutrients that support cardiovascular health. By adopting this habit, individuals can reduce stress on their heart, improve sleep quality and lower the risk of developing long-term cardiovascular problems.”
Besides, isn’t any habit that leads to better sleep worth adopting?
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Dr. Ragavendra Baliga, MD, cardiologist and advanced heart failure specialist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterDr. Khashayar Hematpour, MD, cardiologist at UTHealth HoustonHence then, the article about this common dinner habit could put extra strain on your heart if you re over 60 was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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