09/29/2023
โค๏ธ : Cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke, remain the leading causes of death globally. Prevention (our favorite word around here!) lies at the core of safeguarding heart health.
๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐-๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ - The first step toward a heart-healthy diet is acknowledging the symbiotic relationship between our cardiovascular system and the foods we eat. Embrace whole, real foods rich in fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants.
๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ - Carrying extra weight can put a burden on your heartโlosing even 10 pounds can pave the way for improved cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and overall heart function.
๐ช๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด - A heart-conscious lifestyle embraces smart snacking habits! Foods such as fruits, nuts, and veggies provide fiber, essential fatty acids and antioxidants that help reduce inflammation, lower bad cholesterol and regulate blood sugar, all of which are key factors in maintaining a healthy heart.
๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฑ - New research highlights the the role of ubiquinol in heart health. Found in foods like eggs, beef, fish, some raw vegetables and unprocessed grains, itโs the converted form of CoQ10 and may support cardiovascular health.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ๐๐ฝ๐ - Evaluating your heart health status is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Start by gathering essential information like cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and of course a family health history.
๐ฆ๐น๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ - Too much or too little sleep can increase risk of heart disease and influence other key factors such as diet and physical activity. Prioritize sleep and aim for 7 to 8 hours.
๐ฆ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐บ & ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐๐บ - Sodium often gets a bad rap, but it plays an important role regulating blood pressure when balanced with potassium. In fact, too much sodium restriction has shown to be harmful to heart failure patients. Stick to whole food sources and avoid excessive amounts of sodium from ultra-processed foods.
