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Too crunched for time right now to work out, eat right or fit in other heart-healthy moves? These study proven health “cheats” work just as well at warding off heart disease and keeping your body in tiptop shape:
Can’t Fit In A 30 Minute Workout? Go For A Walk.
Three brisk 10 minute walks daily burn the same number of calories, lower “bad” LDL cholesterol and raise “good” HDK cholesterol a recent study shows.
Exercise is also a potent stimulator of bone growth, which helps lower the risk of osteoporosis. Studies even show that regular physical activity holds promise in reducing the risk of chronic diseases like cancer as well. Exercise helps by strengthening the heart, so less strain is placed upon the arteries. Exercise enables your body to burn calories that you take in with food so that fat substances don’t stay in your body and build up in your blood vessels.
Exercise is one of the most effective ways for you to stay fit and healthy. But even exercise can be bad, if you do it harder and not smarter.
Can’t Munch Five Servings of Fruits and Veggies Daily? Sip Juice!
All 100% vegetable or fruit juices are brimming with the same heart-protecting nutrients and only 50 calories per serving!
Omega-3 fats in tuna help strengthen heart muscle, lower blood pressure, and prevent clotting - as well as reduce levels of potentially deadly inflammation in the body. Plus, tuna’s high in protein. Omega-3 fatty acids can increase LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) by a very small amount. In some cases a 5% increase in LDL cholesterol may occur. Omega-3 fatty acids are good for you and are found in fish like mackerel, tuna, and sardines.
Eat only one meal per day that contains wheat products (bread and pasta). Your body can develop intolerance for wheat if it is eaten too often. Eating slowly helps as it actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food. Eating the right quantity will help you remain alert, relaxed and feeling your best. Eating healthy is essential to maintain good cardio vascular health. Some healthy lifestyle tips are to refrain from smoking, have a limited quantity of alcohol, do at least a moderate amount of exercise and eat healthy food.
Short on Sleep? Take A Nap!
Indulging in a 30 minute afternoon snooze daily lowers your risk of heart disease 37% by lowering levels of stress hormones a recent Harvard study shows. Taking shorter naps once in a while still lowers your heart disease risk by 12%
Maintain a Healthy Weight
Excess weight increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. To achieve steady, painless weight loss, take it easy.
Obesity has been shown to increase the risk of heart attacks, heart failure and diabetes. Stay away from stimulants in the evening. Maintain a healthy cholesterol level. The ideal level for your LDL (”bad” cholesterol) is less than 100. |
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