maintaining, or pertaining to, the same length; of equal dimensions. isometric contraction. muscle contraction without appreciable shortening or change in distance between its origin and insertion. isometric exercise. active exercise performed against stable resistance, without change in the length of the muscle.
(Functional foods are those with added nutrients, such as calcium-enriched orange juice.). Hereâs a list to take on your next heart-healthy trip to the supermarket: 1  Produce: Look for colourful fruits and vegetables: berries, oranges, apples, yams, broccoli, spinach, peppers, and more. 2  Cholesterol-free and low-fat, fruits and vegetables are the foundation of any heart-healthy diet.
It is important to follow a healthy diet at home if you have cardiac enlargement. Heart Healthy Diet. Dietary guidelines for those who have heart disease include: 1  Control calories: 2  Eat just enough calories to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.3  Eat quality fats 4  : Use virgin olive oil and other unsaturated, low-cholesterol fats. Avoid fad diets 2  : Eat a well-rounded diet instead. 3  Eat small, frequent meals. 4  Avoid large and heavy meals. 5  Limit cholesterol in diet: 6  To less than 200 milligrams a day. 7  Limit iron intake 8  : Too much iron can increase atherosclerosis. 9  Eat enough dietary fiber 10  : Whole grains are best.