Hi Sir, I am 66 years old Male. I am suffered a mild heart problems on 05 Aug 2009 and diagnosed as "ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION UNSPECIFIED" They have further advised me to take (1) Tab Ecosprin 150 mg & Tab atorva 20 mg HS regularly. Also regular medical check ups, which I am doing regularly. They also advised me regular exercise like 30 mins brisk walk and other cardio related exercises. But since I am now suffering from severe knee pain, I am unable to do brisk walk and other physical exercises. I am doing YOGA instead regularly. Can you please suggest a diet chart which I should follow and foods which I should avoid as my cholesterol (LDL) is above 250. What all other precautions I should take to keep my HEART healthy.

Dr. Tanmay PalsuleHomeopath11yrs exp

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Examine your diet. Most of the cholesterol you need is made by your body. However, food products contain additional cholesterol which contributes to increased levels in your body. Reduce your intake of animal-source foods that are high in cholesterol, including red meats, shellfish, eggs, butter, cheese, and milk. In addition, you should avoid foods that contain saturated or trans fats as these increase the levels of LDL cholesterol as well. Build your diet around fresh produce, vegetable-sources of fat and protein and high-fiber foods. Keep your fat intake between 25 and 35% of your daily calories. Fats are an important part of a balanced diet, but you need to moderate how much you eat and what types of fats you include in your diet. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are considered to be the good, heart-healthy fats, while saturated and trans fats are considered unhealthy. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats help lower LDL cholesterol, which is why you should eat more healthy sources of fat in order to decrease your risk of developing heart disease and stroke.[8] Foods high in healthy fats include tofu, fish (such as salmon, mackerel, and river trout), avocado, nuts (such as walnuts, hazelnuts, and macadamia nuts), beans (such as kidney beans, soybeans, and navy beans), and vegetable oils (such as olive, safflower, and flaxseed oil). Saturated fats and trans fats increase your levels of LDL cholesterol, contributing to plaque-development inside your arteries. Avoid foods that are fried and highly processed, and make sure that you moderate your intake of foods that are full of unhealthy fats, such as fried chicken, cookies, crackers, and full-fat dairy. In addition, you should limit your intake of cholesterol from food to less than 300 mg a day. If your cholesterol is high, the recommended amount is less than 200 mg per day. Use olive oil for cooking instead of butter. Butter contains saturated fats that can raise LDL cholesterol. In contrast, olive oil contains antioxidants that can lower your LDL cholesterol without changing your HDL cholesterol The FDA recommends about 2 tablespoons, or 23 grams, of olive oil a day to benefit from its heart-healthy benefits. Some research suggests that the cholesterol-lowering effects of olive oil are even better if you choose extra-virgin olive oil. Exercise regularly. Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for heart disease. Regular exercise can directly impact your cholesterol by increasing the good HDL cholesterol levels. It is also has an indirect impact on your cholesterol levels by helping you manage or reduce your weight. The exercise guidelines recommend that adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-activity aerobic exercise and two or more muscle-strengthening exercise sessions per week. 140 minutes will help you maintain your current weight, 210 minutes will help reduce your weight. If you don't have time to exercise regularly, get up from your desk take a five minute walk every hour. Besides taking on a new exercise, you can also increase your physical activity with simple daily practices, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator and parking your car farther away from the door. FOR MEDICATION CONSULT ONLINE IN PRIVATE 

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