A new study showed that eating breakfast after 9 in the morning and dinner after 9 in the evening can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, reports NV, informs UAINFO.org.
This study is the first of its kind to establish a potential link between heart condition and meal timing, explained Bernard Srouard, Ph.D., M.P.H., one of the study's authors.
"Previous research has suggested possible links between skipping breakfast and less favorable metabolic health," he told Health. "But little is known about the relationship between meal times and cardiovascular disease."
The results, published in the journal Nature Communications, showed that every hour of delay in eating breakfast increased the risk of overall cardiovascular disease by 6%. Delaying dinner for the same period increases the risk of cerebrovascular diseases by 28%.
The authors of the study believe that the connection between the time of eating and the condition of the heart is related to the circadian rhythm. When we eat according to our body's natural rhythm, we digest food better and are more sensitive to insulin, Bhupendar Tayal, MD, a cardiologist and associate professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University, told Health in an interview. Delaying breakfast and dinner can disrupt these processes and lead to health problems, including cardiovascular disease.
To reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, it is recommended to have breakfast before 9 in the morning and dinner before 9 in the evening.
How to eat properly for an optimal heart condition
To reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, it is important to follow a healthy diet.
A few recommendations:
Eat regularly. Skipping meals, especially breakfast, can lead to weight gain and increased cholesterol levels.
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals that are essential for heart health.
Choose whole grain products. Whole grains contain more fiber and beneficial nutrients than processed grains.
Limit consumption of saturated and trans fats. Saturated and trans fats can raise cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease.
Limit your salt intake. Too much salt can raise blood pressure.
Drink alcohol in moderation. Excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Examples of foods that are good for the heart:
Fruits: apples, bananas, berries, citrus fruits
Vegetables: cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, greens
Whole grain products: brown rice, oatmeal, whole grain bread
Useful protein food: lean meat, poultry, fish, legumes
Low-fat dairy products: milk, yogurt, cheese
Nuts and seeds
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