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February is American Heart Month
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America
- Stroke is the second leading cause of death
- Good News: heart disease is preventable and manageable with nutrition and lifestyle changes
3 simple nutrition tips; 2 easy lifestyle tips
Reduce Intake of SATURATED Fat:
- Saturated fat - meat, cheese, butter - clogs arteries
- Saturated fat raises bad (LDL) cholesterol levels
- Saturated fat more likely to accumulate as "belly fat"; this contributes to heart disease
- Replace butter with soft spreads (70% less saturated fat, zero cholesterol)
- Don't give up red meat; Look for less fatty streaks (marbling) and trim all meat
- Choose Low- and Fat-Free Dairy Products
Dairy products rich in calcium: - Calcium protects heart and works to control blood pressure
- Many studies also show weight loss effect (important in heart disease)
- Good source of protein
The Power of Potassium:
- The missing message about blood pressure control is potassium
- Three major journal studies conclude that increasing potassium and decreasing sodium is the single most significant dietary choice to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke
- 4,700 milligrams per day is the recommended amount of potassium
- Eat these foods: tomatoes, oranges, orange juice, bananas etc. to reach the goal
Dance! Dance! Dance! (and walk)
- Getting some physical activity is essential for heart health
- Make it fun!
- Go dancing, jump rope
- Get a pedometer; walk for fun; walk for a cause
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