India, March 1 -- Heart attacks rarely occur without warning; they are often the result of years of silent damage building up within the heart and blood vessels. Unhealthy lifestyle choices - particularly a poor diet - gradually fuel inflammation, insulin resistance and arterial damage, compounding cardiovascular risk over time. While the consequences may appear sudden, the process is typically slow and cumulative. The good news, however, is that long-term heart health is largely influenced by daily habits.

Dr Brijmohan Arora, a diabetologist with over 24 years of experience practising in Dwarka, New Delhi, has identified five key foods that he considers among the leading contributors to heart attacks. In an Instagram video shared on Feb...