Helpful heart hints ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.

(From New Straits Times (Malaysia))

EAT A BALANCED DIET: Do you know that certain foods can help protect you against coronary heart disease, the nation's No. 1 killer? Here's a list of heart-healthy foods.

* Fish/fish oils: Studies have proved that eating moderate amounts of fish does in fact reduce the chances of coronary heart disease and sudden death. The key seems to be a unique type of polyunsaturated fat called Omega-3 fatty acids. Some fish, particularly fatty types prevalent in cold waters such as mackerel, herring, cod and salmon, contain high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are also present in smaller amounts in green leafy vegetables, soyabeans, nuts, flaxseed and canola oil. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to reduce blood triglyceride and blood …