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Eating healthy is essential and it is easy if you make the right choices. Nutritious food doesn't mean giving flavours a miss, it simply implies your commitment to stay away from temptations. Cardio vascular problems are on the rise and they've been targeting everyone regardless of age, weight, colour or creed. On the occasion of World Heart Day today, we enlighten you with some easy cooking tips that will help you lead a cardio-conscious life.

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Cooking Method: Opt for healthier cooking methods such as steaming or stir frying. Stir frying will help retain the colours and nutrients of the foods. This is how the Chinese eat and as testified by their hair and skin, stir frying does wonders to their vanity as well. You can also bake your snacks instead of frying as an healthy option. Boiled meat and veggies garnished with herbs make for deliciousness without compromising on tastes.

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Salt Check: Keep your salt intake to the minimum. Cut down the salt in your food and opt for low sodium ingredients. If using packaged or canned / frozen foods, choose the no salt variety.

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Go Butter-Free: Avoid using butter or ghee in your dish. Use olive, sunflower or canola oil instead which are healthier, low on calories and do no initiate artery clogging. Be stingy while making them an essential part of your cooking and opt for non-stick vessels to avoid the need of lubricants.

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Wheat Flour: Switch to wheat flour instead of all purpose flour in recipes. It is a more wholesome option.b

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Lower Meat Fats: Cut down your intake of red meat and other products that are high in fats. Instead, opt for fresh green veggies and fish that are nutritious.

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