World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29 September. It aims to raise awareness around cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and how they can be prevented. World Heart Day is a reminder for people to stop and assess lifestyle choices for them and their family. With CVDs becoming a serious health concern amongst many Indians, dietary and lifestyle modifications can play an important role in reducing risk factors for better heart health. Adding a handful of nuts like almonds in daily diet is a good starting point, make for a healthy snacking option and can also help for a healthy heart.
Ritika Samaddar, the Regional Head-Dietetics, Max Healthcare – Delhi, “Many clinical studies amongst Indian populations specifically suggest that almonds can be beneficial in helping to manage heart disease risk factors.” Madhuri Ruia, Pilates Expert, and Diet & Nutrition Consultant, said, “Switching to healthy snacking habits like eating a handful of almonds every day can be simple steps towards maintaining a healthier heart.” Sheela Krishnaswamy, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, said, “Heart health should be a continued area of focus for individuals. To keep one’s heart healthy, it’s important to keep the weight under check. Rgular snacking on almonds helps in significantly lowering LDL cholesterol. Almonds are a great snacking option and also help in managing weight.”
