Diet rich in whole grains can prevent heart attack, paralysis, obesity & diabetes

New Delhi, Sunday, January 3, 2010: Diets rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables can prevent heart attack, paralysis, obesity and diabetes, said Dr. KK Aggarwal, President, Heart Care Foundation of India.

Dr. Aggarwal said that there are four major types of diet. Firstly, a healthy diet consisting of fruits, vegetables and legumes. The second is western or Swedish diet full of red meat, processed meat, poultry meat, rice, pasta, eggs, fried potatoes and fish. The third type is alcohol based with wine, liquour, beer and snacks. The fourth type of diet is sweet taste diet consisting of sweet baked foot, candy, chocolates, jam and ice cream.

It is only a healthy diet which is associated with reduced risk of heart attack. A low risk behavior is characterized by high intake of whole grains, fish, vegetables, fruits and legumes, moderate alcohol consumption, along with not smoking, being physically active and being relatively thin.