Morning sets the tone for your entire day—especially if you struggle with high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Doing the wrong things first thing in the morning can silently boost your risk of stroke, heart attack, and clogged arteries.
Here’s what to avoid at all costs:
1. Strong coffee or smoking immediately after waking up
A cup of strong, high-caffeine coffee can make your heart race, spike your blood pressure, and thicken your blood. Smoking is even worse—nicotine constricts blood vessels, pushes your blood pressure up instantly, and can trigger strokes.
✅ Tip: Stick to weak coffee if you must, and absolutely avoid smoking in the morning.
2. Fried or greasy breakfasts
Foods like fried bread, greasy rice, or fatty noodles can skyrocket blood fat levels right after eating. Saturated and trans fats increase LDL (bad cholesterol), leading to hardened arteries.
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