Traditional and healthy food for the prevention and management of cardiac disorders: a Comprehensive review

Cardiac disorders are among the leading causes of mortality worldwide, driven largely by lifestyle changes and unhealthy dietary patterns. Traditional food systems, developed through centuries of empirical knowledge, emphasize whole grains, plant-based foods, functional spices, fermented products, and healthy fats that collectively support cardio vascular health. This review comprehensively examines traditional and healthy foods beneficial for the prevention and management of cardiac disorders. Nutritional composition, bioactive compounds, mechanisms of cardio protection, and their relevance to modern dietary guidelines are critically discussed. The review highlights the importance of integrating traditional dietary wisdom with contemporary nutritional science to develop sustainable, culturally acceptable, and effective dietary strategies for cardio vascular health.