In a defining study called Interheart, involving 52 countries, 15,152 cases and 14,820 controls subjects, showed that certain things help in a heart-healthy diet, and certain things increase the chances of heart attacks. The study revealed that daily consumption of fruits and vegetables are good for the heart. On the other hand, heavy and regular alcohol consumption, and other risk factors like obesity, diabetes, and cholesterol are bad for the heart. This is revealed by an associate consultant of the cardiac department of a hospital. Eating too often, snacking on food with high saturated and trans fats, and inadequate fibre intake are some of the causes that contribute to the risk factors mentioned before.

Instead of having foods with high trans fat, such as French fries, chips, nuggets and chicken thighs, you should choose stir-fried vegetables and stewed meat. Take a piece of fruit that can provide you with fibre rather than eating doughnuts and cookies that will are full of sugar. Do not eat beyond the enough calories that is necessary to maintain your ideal body weight. Stick to three main meals and skip snacks as far as possible. More importantly, "Fill Up On Fibre!" This is an advice urged by many dietitians and doctors.Fibre is usually found in the skins of most fruits and many vegetables. Fibre adds bulk or roughage to the diet. Lack or not enough of it can cause constipation, piles, cardiovascular disease, and this may even increase the risk of colon cancer. As fibre is resistant to digestion, it is fermented slowly in the colon and it will stimulate the growth of good bacteria for a healthy gut.