Living in Malaysia there are plenty of good food to enjoy. A poor diet which can cause unhealthy cholesterol levels can easily develop when we do not pay much attention on what we eat every day. In an interview, Dr. Beni Rusani from the National Heart Institute, Malaysia pointed out high cholesterol level is the key risk factor of heart attack and it affects approximately 40% of Malaysian adults.
So, how serious is heart disease in Malaysia?
- Ischaemic heart disease, which can ultimately cause heart attack, is the leading cause of death in Malaysia since 20051,2. Furthermore, it was the principal cause of death for the 41-59 years old age group3.
- At the same time, Malaysia is the ‘fattest’ countries in Asia. Obesity is a serious health issue in this country where 64% of male and 65% of female are either overweight or obese1! Unfortunately, obesity increases the risk of heart disease.
- And, Malaysians suffer heart attacks at a younger age; the average age being 58 years old when compared to those in Thailand (68 years old), Singapore (61 years), China (63 years old), USA (66 years old) and Canada (68 years)2.
We want to stay healthy. And, we want you to stay healthy too!
A matter of fact, heart disease is preventable when we adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle. Therefore, Healthy Heart’s vision is to encourage a whole food plant-based diet, the foundation for all who wants to keep one’s heart healthy. We believe a combination of a whole food plant-based diet and a heart-healthy lifestyle, keeping your heart healthy is doable, simple and straightforward.
What do we mean ‘231’?
It means a diet that consumes more vegetables and fruits, whole grains and legumes, and consumes less meals which are high in fat, sugar and sodium. It also means one regular exercise as part of heart-healthy lifestyle is a must.
We understand behavioural change is difficult and it sounds like you have to give up all your favourite foods. Meanwhile, it takes time to build the habit of eating more healthfully. We can help. Visit our blog at https://healthyheart231.blogspot.com/search/label/Products to find out these plant-based and wholesome products which are suitable for all ages.
References:
1. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Malaysia for 13 years. 2019 [Internet]. Cited 8 February 2022]. Available from https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=1688010
2. https://easily.sinchew.com.my/node/2530/年轻心脏病·突发性居多·提高健康意识为关键
3. Statistics on Causes of Death, Malaysia, 2021 [Internet]. 2022 [Cited 7 February 2022]. Available from https://www.dosm.gov.my/v1/index.php?r=column/cthemeByCat&cat=401&bul_id=R3VrRUhwSXZDN2k4SGN6akRhTStwQT09&menu_id=L0pheU43NWJwRWVSZklWdzQ4TlhUUT09
Disclaimer: Healthy Heart 231 information aims to help readers understand heart health, and encourage them adopting a whole food plant-based diet. It does not replace care provided by medical practitioners and other qualified health professionals.
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