When it comes to a healthy heart, diet is a daily routine. A healthy lifestyle, especially a healthy diet, can help prevent heart disease. The Mediterranean Diet may support a healthy heart. It is a diet influenced by Mediterranean eating habits. The American Heart Association recommends this diet as a healthy eating plan.

The Mediterranean diet is characterised by a high intake of vegetables, fruits, and olive oil and a moderate protein intake. A diet rich in plant-based foods is a good start. Fish, seafood, dairy, and poultry are moderated. Olive oil is the primary source of monounsaturated fatty acids.

So, start using extra virgin olive oil instead of other fats today to lower your cholesterol. Take desserts made with fresh fruits and low-fat yogurt. Begin eating the '5 A DAY' pattern of fruits and vegetables. The campaign is based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations to eat at least 400 grams of fruits and vegetables per day to reduce the risk of severe health issues like heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

Every day is a new beginning, a new opportunity to get stronger, to eat better, to be healthier and to be the best version of yourself.

The writer is a medical student at Cumilla Medical College.