There’s a lot of excitement during the festive season. We keep our worries aside, our work takes a back seat, and we are all focused on making the most of our time. With New Year around the corner, people in India are ready for some quality time with their family and friends. But while making memories, sharing gifts and feasting should be your goal this holiday season, one should be aware and conscious of one’s health. Especially, people with a heart condition or those who have high blood pressure must take extra precautions.

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Celebrating a festival is all about having no limitations and enjoying the day without any doubts and insecurities. But when it concerns people with pre-existing heart conditions and those prone to hypertension, then one may have to watch what they eat. Your diet and your exercise routine plays an extremely important role in managing your blood pressure levels and keeping heart disease risks at bay. That said, while you may have big plans this festive season, here are some ways you can add to your woes, causing spikes in your BP levels.

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Additionally, young people are likely to treat themselves with a whole lot of junk, processed foods, that are not only very oily, but also high in calories. High processed foods usually are packed with trans fats, which can increase bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and lower good cholesterol (HDL) from the body. This can further increase your risk of developing hypertension and put a lot of pressure on the heart. Apart from diet, physical activity plays a crucial role in maintaining heart health and managing BP levels. During the festive season, it is likely to lose track of your daily workout and you may cut back on your usual exercises.