How heart makes a hole in Indian pockets

A recent WHO study has revealed acute heart disease is the biggest reason for the `maximum' expenditure among the Indians. The study shed light on not just the alarming number but a troubling health crisis that the country is facing. Eating a heart-healthy diet can decrease a lot of the risk and expenditure. However, getting started with the change in your diet can be challenging. Here are five simple but effective ingredients recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA) that you can incorporate starting today. 1. Apples: They contain healthy nutrients like fiber, vitamins and minerals and there are only 80 calories in a small apple. 2. Walnuts: They are high in omega-3 fatty acids, the same fat found in oily fish, excepts it is easier to snack on these wherever you are. 3. Beans: They are high in minerals and fiber and have no saturated fat. Eating beans can help improve your blood cholesterol, which is a leading cause of heart disease. 4. Olive oil: It helps control LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol. This can help lower your risk of heart disease. 5. Oats: The association recommends eating three or more servings of fiber-rich whole grains like oats every day.