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CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AVOIDExcessive alcoholTobacco use in any formSalty foods(if u have hypertension).Heart and blood vessel disease remain leading causes of death despite dramatic reductions in their incidence since the 1960s. roughly one will suffer a heart attack and a million die every year as a result of a stroke or heart attack In addition to the risk for premature death, cardiovascular disease represents a heavy financial burden to the heath care system.Another large-scale study, the ‘seven countries study’ compared the incidence of heart disease among men in seven countries and then correlated these statistics with diet, smoking habits, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors.Poor diet is instrumental in most other factors; these include high cholesterol, which promotes the buildup of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries and leads to angina and heart attacks; obesity, which increases the risk of heart attach and contributes to other cardiovascular risk factors; high blood pressure, which can lead to a stroke and heart attack, diabetes, and other vital organs; and excessive alcohol use, which harms the heart and blood vessels.A HEART-HEALTHY DIET If the wrong diet can promote heart disease, the right one can reduce the risk. This is true, even in the face of such unalterable risk factors as advancing age and a family history of heart attacks.There is nothing radical about a heart-healthy diet; in fact, it’s the same commonsense balanced regimen that protects against cancer, adult-onset diabetes, and obesity. Ideally, smart eating should be instilled during childhood, which is when atherosclerosis-the clogging of arteries with fatty deposits-begins. By that time, however, it may be too late; in a distressing number of cases, the first indication of heart disease is a fatal heart attack.In addition to encouraging a low-fat diet, it’s also a good idea to accustom children to the natural flavor of foods, rather than adding lots of salt. While there are some conflicting reports, numerous studies show that populations with a high intake of salty foods have an
Increased incidence of hypertension.A group of researchers in finland identified excessive iron as another dietary factor that may well damage the heart and blood vessels. While it was already well known that excessive iron damages the heart, liver, and other vital organs, this was the first time that iron levels in the high-normal range were linked to a serious health risk. It reinforces the long-standing advice not to take any supplements without first consulting a doctor.

CELIAC DISEASECeliac disease, also known as celiac sprue is a disorder that affects about1 out of every 133 Americans and 1 out of every 200 canadians. Typically, the disorder becomes apparent when a young child starts eating foods contain. The problem is caused by gliadin, one of the proteins collectively known as gluten. Gliadin combines with antibodies in the digestive tract to damage the walls of the small intestine and interfere with the absorption of many nutrients, especially fats and certain starches and sugars.Children with the disease are usually plagued with such symptoms as stomach upsets, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, bloating, mouth sores, and an increased susceptibility to infection. Their stool is pale and foul-smelling, and it floats ot the top of the toilet bowl, indicating a high fat content. The child’s growth may be stunted; some children develop anemia and skin problems, especially dermatitis. Diagnosis is confirmed by an inspection of the small intestine with a special viewing instrument and an intestinal biopsy indicating abnormalities characteristic of celiac disease. People who develop celiac disease later in life may have had a mild or symptomless from of the disease in childhood. In unusual cases, adults with no prior history of gluten sensitivity develop the condition after surgery on the digestive tract. Once the disease has been identifies, patients are advised to permanently eliminate any foods that contain . most doctors also prescribe supplements to counter any nutritional deficiencies. If anemia is a problem, iron and/or folate supplements will also be recommended.
In general, it is better to prepare most foods at home to assure a healthy diet without risking exposure to gluten. It was once believed that oats also contained the offending gliadin protein, but some analyses have shown that they do not. Thus, doctors are now allowing patients to experiment with oat products; if they provoke symptoms, however, they should still be avoided. It is important to differentiate between pure oats and oat products that have been contaminated with wheat; care must be taken to avoid the latter.

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