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The coronavirus can make you susceptible to several critical diseases. These include muscle pain, pounding heartbeat, joint pain and breath shortness. But one of the major causes of concern is cardiovascular complications. CVDs take an estimated 17.9 million lives every year. More than 4 out of 5 are due to strokes and attacks and one-third of them occur in people below 70 years of age. These can be exuberated if you were infected by COVID-19. You are likely to suffer from inflammations even with a mild case.

You can also experience palpitations, chest pain and dizziness. A number of studies have also been making rounds in the medical community that suggest that there could be an abnormal rise in heart rate while standing up. This might be due to an abnormality in the autonomic nervous system. The good news is that there is a plethora of ways to keep your heart healthy and happy. You may consider the following.

Including Chicken in Your Diet

Lean chicken can reduce the ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol. This lowers the risks of heart diseases. It should be at the center of the plate for excellent anti-inflammatory properties. This helps to reduce the chances of affecting the lining of your heart muscle, valves or tissues. You are less likely to suffer from rapid breathing, irregular heart rhythms and frequent fainting.

An inflamed heart can also lead to lightheadedness, swelling in the feet and ankles and chest pressure. Regular chicken meals can soothe these conditions and help you live a risk-free life. Consider ordering hormone-free chicken that comes without steroids, has high nutritional value and helps maintain a heart-friendly weight too. In fact, they also have an excellent taste and texture that are ideal since COVID often impairs the taste buds.

Other Ways to Keep Your Heart Safe

COVID is primarily a respiratory disease. Yet, the heart can also suffer from a lack of oxygen since the virus can cause fluids to fill up the air sacs and lower the oxygen content in the bloodstream. The heart starts working harder to pump blood and might fail from exertion and get damaged along with other organs. A cytokine storm can cause specific immune system responses to kill the virus that might subsequently destroy healthy heart tissues.

Stay active, manage stress, cut down on alcohol and try to quit smoking. These, along with a whole meal packed with protein can go a long way to avoid heart complexities after you have recovered from the deadly coronavirus infection. Further, keep a check on blood pressure and cholesterol and try to avoid getting overweight.

It is a good idea to reintroduce chicken to your diet if you are a vegan who has just recovered from the COVID. Experiment with different recipes and consider sourcing meat from a trusted restaurant for optimal results. However, know that chicken is not a substitute for medicines. If you have persistent heart issues like fatigue or edema, do consult a healthcare provider to tailor treatments as per individual needs.

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