04/10/2023
Body Weight and the Heart
💡Did you know that for every pound of body fat lost you are getting rid of a mile or more of blood vessels, reducing the load on the heart?🤯
Many lifestyle factors influence heart health. In addition to regular exercise, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids from fish and nuts, antioxidants like vitamins C and E, minerals like calcium and magnesium, CoEnzyme Q10, plant phytonutrients, and dietary fiber are all essential for a healthy heart.
Some factors that have a negative impact on heart health include smoking, excessive alcohol intake, unmanaged stress, inactivity, and nutrient poor diets.
But, by far the most important factor negatively affecting heart health is excess body weight.
Read more about how body weight influences heart health in this informative article:
https://whatsupusana.com/.../02/weight-affect-heart-disease/