Minangs prone to heart attacks

Minangs prone to heart attacks

PADANG, West Sumatra: An expert stated on Saturday that the
people of West Sumatra were more prone to heart attacks in
comparison with other areas due to the habit of consuming red
meat and coconut oil.

The West Sumatra people, known as Minang, regularly ate
rendang (beef simmered in spices and coconut milk) and various
kinds of heavy, coconut-based curries in their food. But worse,
according to hospital director Gawitri Chaernaliza, was that they
had low awareness about healthy food such as vegetables and
fruit. She added that her hospital in Padang regularly treated
local people with heart ailments; in men starting at age 45 and
women around age 55.

Heart disease is the third deadliest in the world, said
Gawitri. In order to prevent heart problems, people should begin
consuming healthier food coupled with regular exercise, she said.
-- Antara