To keep the heart healthy, it is very important to keep the body active daily. Regular exercise strengthens the heart muscles, improves blood circulation and keeps blood pressure and cholesterol under control. Experts say that activities like brisk walking, cycling or swimming should be done for at least 30 minutes daily. You can start these exercises slowly and with time you can also increase the time of exercise.

Keeping your heart healthy does not mean strict dieting, but eating a balanced and nutritious diet. You can include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, healthy fats and less processed foods in your plate. Experts say that it is important to maintain a balance between sweet and salty food. At the same time, staying away from trans fat, saturated fat, excessive fried food, processed and red meat, excess salt, sugar and sweet drinks is beneficial for the heart.