Heart Disease:
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Heart Disease is the number one killer for women…
Heart disease is often preventable.
The following lifestyle changes lower risk and protect your heart.
Maintain a healthy weight
Losing 5% to 10% of your body weight can lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and the risk of developing diabetes.
Quit smoking
Smokers have more than twice the risk for heart attack than do nonsmokers.
Get Active
Aerobic exercise reduces your risk of heart disease.
Change the fats in your foods
Avoid saturated fats. Substitute olive oil for butter. All fats are high in calories so use them sparingly to avoid weight gain.
Eat fruits and veggies
Eat plenty of produce. We recommend eating at least 3 cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruits daily.
Fiber up
Soluble fiber helps reduce cholesterol. Oatmeal, whole-grain bread, and other whole-grain foods are excellent sources of this nutrient.
