Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

14 Bad Habits That Can Ruin Your Heart

Sep 30, 2024

09:49

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Discover the surprising habits that can sabotage your heart health. Misleading food labels may disguise unhealthy products. Excessive sitting and late-night snacking pose serious risks. Neglecting dental care can lead to issues in your arteries. The importance of vitamin D and balanced hydration is emphasized, alongside the dangers of mouth breathing. Learn how microplastics infiltrate our bodies, and remember that being constantly out of breath during exercise shouldn’t be ignored. Small lifestyle tweaks can make a big difference!

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Misleading food labels can result in the consumption of harmful products that negatively impact heart health despite being marketed as heart-healthy.

A sedentary lifestyle significantly increases heart disease risk, emphasizing the importance of regular exercise and being mindful of medication use for heart health.

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Misleading Heart Health Labels

Many foods marketed as heart-healthy, such as corn oil and instant oatmeal, can actually contribute to heart issues. These products often contain high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, which are pro-inflammatory and can lead to increased cholesterol levels rather than lowering them. The episode highlights the deceptive nature of labeling, where consumers may be misled into believing that processed seed oils and sugary cereals are beneficial choices. It's recommended to be cautious with such food marketing and to personally monitor the impact of these foods on cholesterol levels.

Intro

2min

Unhealthy Habits Impacting Heart Health

2min

Heart Health Habits: From Dental Care to Exercise Management

4min

Exploring Habits That Impact Heart Health

2min

Today, I’m going to cover the top unhealthy habits that can ruin heart health.

1. Believing everything you read on labels

Food labels can be misleading. Even foods marketed as essential to a heart-healthy diet may have damaging health effects.

2. Staying out of the sun

Avoiding the sun can lower your vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for supporting a healthy body, including cardiovascular health.

3. Excessive sitting

A fascinating study shows a sedentary lifestyle may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

4. Overusing medication

Consider working with a doctor who is open to natural alternatives for various conditions.

5. Snacking

Snacking before bed ruins your ability to burn fat while you sleep. Fat burning occurs mainly at night!

6. Drinking too much water

Drinking too much water while on a low-salt diet can dilute an important electrolyte: sodium.

7. Ignoring dental care

Certain studies have found dental bacteria in arterial plaque. Tooth infections can also lead to health issues.

8. Mouth breathing

Nose breathing may help you sleep better at night—good sleep is vital for heart health.

9. Exposure to microplastics

Microplastics are everywhere and have become a big issue. It has been found that the average person has microplastics in their blood.

10. Feeling out of breath when exercising

Feeling out of breath very quickly when exercising could be a sign of a heart issue you should not ignore.

11. Jet lag

Jet lag dramatically affects sleep cycles and can lead to fluid retention. If you fly frequently, taking niacin may help, and vitamin D3 may also be beneficial for jet lag.

12. Excessive cardio without rest

Sustained pulse rate exercise is hard on the heart and body.

13. Secondhand smoke exposure

Secondhand smoke can increase the risk of heart attack by 25-30%.

14. Consuming refined foods

Magnesium is one of the most important nutrients for the heart. But refined foods deplete magnesium.

Along with avoiding these unhealthy habits, try incorporating cold immersion therapy, managing stress, and improving your sleep to promote a healthy heart and reduce your risk of a heart problem. You can also discover more about truly heart-healthy foods in my other podcasts.

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