If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol increased risk of heart disease or have recently suffered a heart-attack it is extremely important that you keep your heart in a good condition with the help of a heart-healthy diet and regular exercise. These two things are extremely critical in keeping the heart in a stable condition. A heart-healthy diet can reduce risk of heart disease or stroke by as high as 80%. It can help lower cholesterol control blood pressure lower blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy weight thus lowering the risk for future heart attacks. Dr Nikhil Kumar