India, Oct. 25 -- As heart disease issues see a rise globally, it is important to note how our diet affects heart health. A cardiologist says there is a critical link between diet and heart health, because our daily eating habits can unknowingly increase the risk of heart attacks.

Dr Krishna Kumar, Cardiologist at Vasavi Hospital, says many people focus more on how much they eat rather than what they eat. "We often choose convenience over nutrition. This emphasis on the amount of food can cloud our judgment about the quality of what we eat, leading us to make choices that may harm our heart health," he tells Health Shots.

Let's look at some foods that Dr Kumar says could increase your risk of heart disease. Here are five types of food t...