A heart-friendly diet

Arguably the most critical step you can take towards heart health is to eat a heart-friendly diet.
For a society used to fast food and eating-on-the-go, this is also arguably the most difficult step to take and maintain.

But there are small things you can do to make your diet more heart-healthy: eat more servings of fresh fruits and vegetables, start your day with stewed apples or pears, include soaked blanched almonds in your diet, dress your veggies with fresh lime juice and eat heart-friendly spices such as fresh-ground black pepper and the antioxidant power-spice turmeric.

Choose fresh foods over processed foods or leftovers, light foods over rich, deep-fried ones and warm cooked foods over cold, heavy foods.

How you eat is as important for heart health (and overall health) as what you eat.

Don't eat heartfully, Eat Mindfully, Eat moderately, the ideal ayurvedic portion is what fits in your two cupped palms.

Don't skip meals, because eating three meals at regular times each day trains your digestion to anticipate and digest your food.

Stimulate a sluggish digestion with a slice of fresh ginger dressed with a pinch of salt and lime juice.

Have lassi, made by blending one part fresh yogurt with three parts cool water, with lunch.

Spike it with roasted ground cumin and fresh cilantro for flavor.

Don't tax your digestion by eating late at night or eating a heavy meal at dinner.

Detox your body:- Arterial plaque is ama(urea) toxic matter that builds up in your blood vessels because your physiology cannot get rid of it efficiently. Ayurveda recommends a program of internal cleansing with every change of season to help your body flush out ama. Other things you can do to clear out ama is to drink lots of warm water through the day, go to bed by 10 PM to help the body cleanse itself during the natural purification time and eat a lighter diet high in fiber and antioxidants from fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts.
Avoid drugs, alcohol and smoking.

Moderate Exercise :- You don't have to do a strenuous workout five times a week. The key is regularity.If you follow the ayurvedic principle of balaard exercising to half your capacity you can exercise every single day without straining your muscles. Walking is excellent exercise for everyone and excellent therapy as well. The early morning is ideal for taking a 30-minute walk. It will not only help your heart, it will prepare you for the day by charging up your circulation and your metabolism.

considers sleep just as important as diet in maintaining health. Practice good bedtime habits: favor restful, calming activities as bedtime draws near to help disconnect the mind from the senses. Keep your bedroom clear of distractions: television, computers, other work-related material. Maintain a temperature that is comfortable. Stay away from stimulants in the evening. Go to bed by 10 PM. Early to bed and early to rise still works to keep you healthy and energetic through the day.