Thursday, February 19, 2009

Good News for Better Heart Health


I'm taking a break from reading about and discussing bad news. It feels like there are many things going on in our lives today that are somewhat out of our own control. So today, I only have good news for you, news that you can use to personally become a healthier person today and in the future.


Happy Belated Valentine's Day!


Heart Disease: You can control certain risk factors

  • Don't smoke
  • Stay at a healthy body weight
  • Limit alcohol
  • Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day
  • Control your blood pressure
  • Limit your daily salt intake


Eat right for a healthier heart: this is all the good stuff you should be eating

  • Spinach and other dark, leafy greens (Popeye was right!)
  • Fish and shellfish (tho not too much from Lake Erie, or your mercury levels will go through the roof!)
  • Dried beans and peas (re-hydrate them before eating)
  • Watermelon and cantaloupe
  • Soy protein - this can help lower cholesterol
  • Oatmeal and barley - reduces cholesterol and helps control blood sugar levels
  • Garlic and onions - I'm Italian - I eat this stuff every day!
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Avocadoes
  • Nonfat milk

Info is from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

1 comment:

Baron's Life said...

Very good advice Beth and don't forget laugh long, live long