Hi, thank you for your question. A few tips to prevent heart disease are listed below.
First of all, eat a healthy diet. Consume a diet rich in wholegrain, fresh fruits and vegetables. Limit your intake of food high in saturated fats and trans fat. For example, full-fat dairy products, red meat, margarine, cookies, cakes and deep-fried food. Opt for low-fat dairy products, lean cuts of meats, fish, high-fibre food whenever possible. Eat food with healthy fats, such as nuts and avocados to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Cut down intake of salt and sugar. Consume food rich in omega-3 fatty acids like mackerel, tuna and salmon.

You should also exercise regularly. It is recommended that you exercise at least 30 minutes 5 times per week. Some moderate exercise includes brisk walking, swimming and riding a bicycle. Regular exercises not only help to maintain a healthy weight, but they also reduce your risk of developing other chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Maintaining a healthy weight is important as well. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing many medical conditions. Aim to maintain your BMI at <25, waist measurement <40 inches (for men), <35 inches (for women). This can be achieved by eating healthily and exercising regularly.
Next, quit smoking. Smoking can lead to atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque in arteries wall that causes arteries to harden and narrow), which in turn leads to heart disease. You can use nicotine patches or chewing gums to help you quit smoking. Furthermore, it is important to learn to cope with stress and consume alcohol in moderation. Lastly, go for regular health screenings to get your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels checked regularly. If you have any of these, consult a doctor and have them managed. Thank you.

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