THINK delicious thin-crust pizzas, creamy pastries and burgers... sounds mouth watering, doesn't it?

Now think clogged arteries, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure and cholesterol… sounds scary, right?

You already know what you have to do to avoid these conditions. But just in case, here is a quick checklist you can follow this year on how to keep your heart healthy.

Post this on the refrigerator or above the oil dispenser... that ought to help! Or at least give you the occasional guilt pang.

1. Junk the junk food

These foods are low on nutrients and high on calories. Keep those pizzas and burgers for special occasions.

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2. Go veggie

Two to three servings per day will provide your body with all the essential nutrients, help you stay young and strengthen your immune system.

3. Fruity delight

Chop them, juice them, stew or poach them… just make sure you have 1-2 cups of fibre rich fruits a day.

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4. Limit red meat

Say no to pork and beef and yes to white meats such as skinned chicken, egg whites and lean meats. Limit your intake to two servings per week - about the size of a deck of cards.

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5. Mad about sea-food

There is good news for seafood lovers. Clams, mussels, oysters and fish containing omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, mackerel (bangda) and herring (bhing machli) are good for your heart. But limit their intake to one serving every two weeks.