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Heart Attack Risk: Foods to Avoid on World Heart Day!
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News18•29-09-2026, 12:14
Heart Attack Risk: Foods to Avoid on World Heart Day!
- •Processed meats like chicken 65 and pickles are high in sodium and preservatives, increasing blood pressure.
- •Deep-fried foods (samosas, French fries) cooked in reused oil create 'trans fat' that blocks heart arteries.
- •Refined carbohydrate foods (parotta, pizza) made from maida raise blood sugar, leading to obesity and heart failure.
- •High sugar products (soda, cakes) increase 'triglyceride' levels, which can block blood vessels.
- •Packaged foods (pickles, instant noodles) contain excessive salt, constricting blood vessels and causing high blood pressure.
Key Questions Answered
Processed meats, deep-fried items, refined carbohydrate foods like maida-based products, high-sugar beverages, and high-sodium packaged foods significantly increase the risk of heart attacks by raising blood pressure, blood sugar, and arterial blockage.
Deep-fried foods such as samosas, French fries, and chips are typically prepared by repeatedly boiling and reusing the same cooking oil, which creates harmful trans fats that directly damage and block heart arteries.
Excessive sodium found in processed meats, pickles, packaged snacks, and instant noodles constricts blood vessels, leading to high blood pressure, which is a major underlying cause of heart attacks.
