(Food-Beverage-News.Com, November 10, 2014 ) Oakland, CA -- Heart disease continues to grow as a worldwide menace. For those in the midst of struggling with this condition, diet plays a big role, and should be complemented by major lifestyle changes. With the wide variety of diet plans to choose from, contemporary kitchenware brand Finesseur has singled out the Ornish Diet as one that advocates a holistic approach, and thus encourages those who have heart ailments to consider taking on this diet.
According to Finesseur spokesperson Allison Montgomery: "The threat of diseases like heart ailments is a huge part of the reason why individuals are making significant changes not only in their diet routines, but also in their overall well-being. This is the reason we're encouraging individuals with heart problems to consider getting into the Ornish Diet. It's not just about making smart food choices. It also teaches dieters to modify their lifestyle to bring about a healthier disposition."
The Ornish Diet was specifically designed to reverse heart disease, lower blood pressure, and reduce bad LDL cholesterol. A 1990 study published in The Lancet showed that adopting the diet can reverse artery blockages even without using drugs or undergoing surgery.
As the diet leans towards protecting one's health, it is built on the concept of making healthier food choices, by limiting one's fat intake to only 10 percent, and encouraging higher intake of complex carbohydrates and fiber-rich foods. In addition, it restricts consumption of refined foods that are rich in cholesterol, as well as oily and animal-based products, except egg whites, nonfat milk, and yogurt. It also prohibits too much caffeine, and limits alcohol consumption to a maximum of 2 ounces per day.
Besides consuming these specific food groups, Dr. Dean Ornish - the man behind the Ornish Diet - emphasizes exercise, stress management methods, and support system from families and friends, to make the diet plan more effective and successful in providing health benefits.
Since its launch in 2007, the Ornish Diet has become one of the more popular diet options for health-conscious individuals. To date, it has been ranked No. 1 Heart-Healthy Diet by U.S. News. The same online publication placed it on the 3rd spot in the Best Diabetes Diets and Best Plant-Based Diets categories. Ornish has also clinched the 9th spot in the Best Diets for Healthy Eating and Best Diets Overall categories, and the 15th and 26th spots in the Best Weight-Loss Diets and Easiest Diets To Follow categories, respectively.
To fully reap the health benefits of the Ornish Diet, Montgomery reminds dieters to be more mindful when it comes to their food portions. "Ornish is very specific when it comes to the food sources one should consume, as well as the servings and portions they should follow. Individuals who want to get into this diet should arm themselves with proper knowledge, as well as measuring devices that provide accurate food measurements. Our digital food scale, for example, can be a very helpful tool to ensure that proper portion control is being practiced, thus making a diet like Ornish more effective," explains Montgomery.
As with any other diet, Ornish can be made more successful by being cautious and prepared. Adds Montgomery: "Though we stand behind Ornish Diet's effectiveness as a heart-health boosting diet, we still advise individuals to check with their dietitians first before trying this diet. Through consultation with a health expert, one would know exactly how to tailor a diet plan according to his/her health condition and lifestyle need."
About Finesseur
Finesseur brings fashion design, precise engineering, and top quality craftsmanship together in American kitchens. Finesseur believes kitchen tools should be not only functional, but also inspirational.
