FEBRUARY 11: GET YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED
FEBRUARY 11: GET YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED
Blood pressure is what allows the blood to flow and deliver nutrients to our bodies. It is the force on the walls of the arteries as the blood circulates.
FEBRUARY 12: DONT FORGET YOUR POTASSIUM!
FEBRUARY 12: DON’T FORGET YOUR POTASSIUM!
Sodium and potassium make up the majority of electrolytes in the body. They are the main substances responsible for maintaining fluid balance in the tissues and have a lot of other important functions in the body. Here are some of the functions of these electrolytes in your body:
FEBRUARY 10: TRY SIMPLE ACTIVITIES TO REDUCE STRESS
FEBRUARY 10: TRY SIMPLE ACTIVITIES TO REDUCE STRESS
Stress, a physical manifestation of anxiety, causes a temporary elevation in blood pressure and heart rate. Try these simple stress-reducing activities…
FEBRUARY 9: FIND SMALL WAYS TO BE MORE ACTIVE
FEBRUARY 9: FIND SMALL WAYS TO BE MORE ACTIVE
Being active doesn’t mean you have to run for miles a day. If you find yourself pressed for time as it is, find small ways to include activity in your daily routine, even 20 minutes of active physical movement a day can yield fantastic benefits!
FEBRUARY 8: MAKE THE SWITCH FROM TABLE SALT TO SEA SALT
FEBRUARY 8: MAKE THE SWITCH FROM TABLE SALT TO SEA SALT
Table salt is composed almost entirely of sodium chloride and contains additives to prevent clumping. Sea salt, however, is obtained from the evaporation of seawater.
FEBRUARY 7: KNOW YOUR GOOD FATS FROM BAD FATS
FEBRUARY 7: KNOW YOUR GOOD FATS FROM BAD FATS
A high intake of animal protein is linked to heart disease, many cancers, high blood pressure, kidney disease, osteoporosis, and kidney stones…
FEBRUARY 6: FIBER, FIBER, FIBER
FEBRUARY 6: FIBER, FIBER, FIBER
Dietary fiber, particularly the kind found in legumes, fruit, and vegetables, is very effective in lowering cholesterol levels. Oatmeal is also a great source of fiber. Try these delicious heart healthy spins on oatmeal:
FEBRUARY 5: EAT YOUR YELLOWS, ORANGES, PURPLES AND REDS
FEBRUARY 5: EAT YOUR YELLOWS, ORANGES, PURPLES AND REDS
Increased consumption of foods rich in carotene and flavonoids will lower your risk of heart disease.
FEBRUARY 4: LIMIT THE CARBS
FEBRUARY 4: LIMIT THE CARBS
If you want to lower your risk of heart disease, then it’s important that you limit your intake of refined carbohydrates.
FEBRUARY 3: CUT OUT THE MARGARINE
FEBRUARY 3: CUT OUT THE MARGARINE.
Margarine raises the “bad” cholesterol, lowers the “good” cholesterol, interferes with essential fatty acid metabolism, and is suspected of being a cause of certain cancers. Try these heart healthy oils instead…