{"id":6610,"date":"2019-05-23T03:52:22","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T03:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=6610"},"modified":"2021-04-05T19:27:01","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T19:27:01","slug":"10-ways-to-improve-your-diet-and-lower-the-risk-of-heart-murmur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/10-ways-to-improve-your-diet-and-lower-the-risk-of-heart-murmur\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Improve Your Diet and Lower the Risk of Heart Murmur"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Heart murmur causes a swishing and whooshing sound that can only be heard through a stethoscope. It can go away on its own if it\u2019s not serious. Sometimes an underlying condition can cause a heart murmur, but once it\u2019s treated it will go away. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you have a family history of a heart murmur, there are things you need to do in order to lower your risk of developing it, including improving your diet. Diet plays a key role in how the heart functions. By putting healthy foods into the body, your heart will function properly. On the other hand, by putting junk food in the body, the heart has to work harder because the arteries will become clogged. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will develop other diseases, including high blood pressure and diabetes. There are eight ways to improve your diet and lower your risk of developing a heart murmur. Some of the ways are common sense.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Count your calories <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Watch what you eat will lower your risk of developing a heart murmur and improve your diet. By counting calories, you\u2019ll know how much food you\u2019re supposed to eat in a day. You can eat more food by eating healthier. Vegetables and fruits are low in calories <\/a>versus fast food. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One fast-food meal exceeds your daily calorie requirement. Plus, it is loaded with fats, salt, and oils that are bad for your heart. You can count calories by writing them down in a journal or using an online application. Count everything that you eat including drinks. Even if you go to a restaurant, their menu tells you how many calories the meal has. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel that you\u2019re going over your daily calorie consumption, you may have to eat half of a meal. For instance, instead of eating an entire piece of baked chicken, you\u2019ll eat half of it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Increase your fruit and vegetable consumption. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It may be difficult to eat five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day. One way you can increase your intake of fruit is by substituting chips, candy, and cookies for fruit. The money you use to buy cookies, chips, and candy, use that to purchase different kinds of fruit. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for vegetables, cook at least one vegetable at every meal. If you\u2019re unsure of how much a serving is, look on the back of the vegetable package. Eating fruits and vegetables will give you more energy <\/a>throughout the day versus eating sweets, which will make you sluggish. By eating more fruits and vegetables it will become natural for you to pick up healthier options versus bad ones. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll lower your risk of developing a heart murmur because healthy foods are going in your body. Junk food clogs the arteries and causes the heart to work harder. It will be no wonder you have a heart murmur by eating bad foods.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Broil and bake your food instead of frying <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This will help you improve your diet<\/a>. Most people are used to eating fried foods, which includes chicken and fish. When you fry meats, you have to add oils to them. Eating oils can clog your arteries, especially if you\u2019re eating fried foods on a regular basis. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broiling and baking your food may take longer, but it is healthier for you. There is no need to add any oils. Just place it in the oven and let it boil or bake for the required time. Add seasonings, such as pepper and lemon for fish. It may take a while to get used to the taste, but your heart will thank you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even when you go to restaurants there are options to get baked or broiled dishes. They may cost a little more, but they\u2019re better for you. Sometimes boiled and baked foods taste just as good as fried options.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Drink water <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of sugary drinks since sugary options contain many calories<\/a>. It is recommended that you drink eight glasses of water a day. there are low-calorie drinks available that require you place into a bottle of water. Drinking water will help you stay full longer also. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you have a meal have a glass of water. It\u2019ll keep you from overeating and help you to lose weight as well. Sugary drinks contain empty calories, which will cause you to gain weight. By drinking water and eliminating sugary drinks, you may start to notice your skin improving as well as lowering your risk of a heart murmur. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a heart murmur, you can have too much water in the body, so you may not need to drink eight glasses of water a day. If you\u2019re retaining too much water you may need to take water pills. Water is still a better option when trying to lower your risk of developing a heart murmur.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Take the skin off of meats before cooking <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This will help to improve your diet. When we eat chicken<\/a>, we always leave the skin on. The skin can be eliminated and eat the meat instead. The skin contains fats that are not good for the heart. By taking off the skin before cooking, it will prevent you from wanting to eat it after it\u2019s cooked. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you bake or broil your meats, taking off the skin is a healthy option. Season the meat, place in aluminum foil, and bake or broil. The meat will cook quicker without the skin as well. There is no need to eat the skin from meat in order to enjoy it. Even when you go out to eat, you can take off the skin of the meat. Even if you happen to eat fried meats, just take off the skin. The skin on meats is greasy and full of fats when it\u2019s cooked. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Eat fish once a week <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a way to lower your risk of developing a heart murmur and improving your diet. Baked and broiled fish are a good option. Fish <\/a>is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which is good for heart health. Canned fish is another option, but try to limit those because they contain high levels of mercury and oils. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh fish has nutrients, including iron, calcium, and iodine. Pick a day of the week that you can remember to eat fish, such as on a Friday or Saturday. You can\u2019t go wrong on how much fish you can eat. Bake or broil everyone in the home two pieces of fish. When it comes to eating healthy, it is a good idea to get everyone in the home to eat the same way. That way the person who\u2019s at risk of developing a heart murmur doesn\u2019t go back to bad eating habits.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Limit your intake of fats <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Such as salad <\/a>dressings and butter will improve your diet and your risk of developing a heart murmur. Fats can clog the arteries, which will make it difficult for blood to get to the heart. The more fats you consume, it can cause you to have cardiovascular diseases along with a heart murmur. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you eat a salad, use fat-free salad dressing or vinegar. On a sandwich use mustard instead of mayonnaise. Limit butter as well because they are fats and can clog the arteries. If you must use butter, use as little as possible or a light version. Try eating most of your meals without fats. It will take some time to get used to the bland taste, but you will not only lose weight, but your heart will be healthy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re overweight, you don\u2019t need to consume fats. It may taste good, but you\u2019re weakening your heart in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Limit your sodium intake <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is important when you\u2019re trying to lower your risk of developing a heart murmur. Canned foods are loaded with sodium<\/a>. If you need to eat canned foods, choose options that are low in sodium. The can will state that it\u2019s low in sodium. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you cook, cook fresh foods instead of processed because they are loaded with sodium. With fresh foods, you are able to choose how much salt and other ingredients you want in it. Too much sodium, such as salt can cause not just a heart murmur, but high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It will cause your body to retain water, which is common in a heart murmur. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll have to take water pills in order to manage it. Breads and cereals have sodium in them as well. Read every package that you buy to make sure that there isn\u2019t too much sodium.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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