What is a Healthy Heart Lifestyle?
The heart is a muscular organ that is responsible for pumping blood throughout our entire bodies through the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions. Since the heart is a muscle, it's performance is directly related to its strength and health. Obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can increase the risk of developing heart disease. However, fully half the amount of heart attacks occur in people with normal cholesterol levels. Heart disease is a major cause of death (and the number one cause of death in the Western World).


What are Healthy Heart Benefits?

A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons in the fight against heart disease. Good nutrition is essential for your family's heart health. Start making small changes in your diet. Before you know it, you'll be on the road to healthier hearts and longer lives! It’s usually healthier and cheaper to cook at home, but supermarkets can seem overwhelming. Be sure to buy and eat plenty of fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables that are deeply colored throughout – such as spinach, carrots, peaches and berries – tend to be higher in vitamins and minerals than others, such as potatoes and corn. Buy more fruits and vegetables that are good sources of fiber, including beans, peas, oranges, bananas, strawberries and apples.

Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and most Americans are not physically active enough to gain any health benefits. Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing, walking or many other activities can help your heart. Whether it's included in a structured exercise program or part of your daily routine, all physical activity adds up to a healthier heart.

Source: wikipedia.org / American Heart Association     The information on this web site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnos or treat any illness or health condition. Always consult your physician about any health care issues you may have.