Minangs prone to heart attacks<\/p>\n
PADANG, West Sumatra: An expert stated on Saturday that the
\npeople of West Sumatra were more prone to heart attacks in
\ncomparison with other areas due to the habit of consuming red
\nmeat and coconut oil.<\/p>\n
The West Sumatra people, known as Minang, regularly ate
\nrendang (beef simmered in spices and coconut milk) and various
\nkinds of heavy, coconut-based curries in their food. But worse,
\naccording to hospital director Gawitri Chaernaliza, was that they
\nhad low awareness about healthy food such as vegetables and
\nfruit. She added that her hospital in Padang regularly treated
\nlocal people with heart ailments; in men starting at age 45 and
\nwomen around age 55.<\/p>\n
Heart disease is the third deadliest in the world, said
\nGawitri. In order to prevent heart problems, people should begin
\nconsuming healthier food coupled with regular exercise, she said.
\n-- Antara<\/p>",
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