05/07/2024
Did you know that you can do a lot to lower your odds of getting heart disease!? So letโs talk about it. ๐
How can you take action to improve your health or maybe even save your life?
1. Improve your cholesterol levels!! To help lower cholesterol levels, eat a diet low in cholesterol, saturated fat and refined sugars. But DO eat foods that are high in fibers. ๐ฅ๐ซ
2. Make sure to control high blood pressure! Itโs important to maintain; as it is the most common heart disease risk factor. Exercise, eat healthy and avoid too much salt. โฅ๏ธ
3. Start exercising daily! Be active and move, even if itโs only a 20-30 minute walk a day. If you have been inactive for quiet awhile and plan on starting a new exercise program or regimen, be sure to talk with your doctor. ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
4. This next one is key. Follow a heart healthy diet! Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, legumes and other plant based foods are essential for everyone! The fiber found in all of these things is not only good for tour cholesterol, but youโll get all your nutrients along the way. If consuming meats or fishes, be sure that it is lean and keep the portions appropriate to your health. ๐๐๐ฅฆ๐ฅ
Prioritize your wellness because youโre worth it! ๐ช
WebMD offers 8 ways you can reduce your risk of heart disease.