Wednesday
February 13, 2013
Having a heart-smart meal with your sweetheart? This is a great time to start making healthier food choices
as a step to reduce the risk of heart disease. How about a heart healthy
Valentine's Day meal for that special person in your life? (See link below) 
If going out to celebrate,
this is the place in your meal to enjoy a delicious salad. Make or order ones
with a variety of greens including Romaine lettuce, baby spinach, to create a variety
of flavors. Keep your dressing on the side and dip your fork in it before every
bite to higher calorie count. Even a small dinner salad will help ease your
hunger pains. The chewing action itself helps to satisfy hunger. 
According to data provided in the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services and Department of Agriculture's Dietary Guidelines for
Americans in 2010, Choosing a healthful diet and lifestyle can reduce the risk
of heart disease. There are 81.1 million Americans — 37 percent of the
population — that have cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease includes
diseases of the heart and diseases of the blood vessel system (arteries,
capillaries, veins) within a person's entire body. The major risk factors for
heart disease are high levels of blood cholesterol and, type 2 diabetes,
hypertension (high blood pressure), overweight and obesity, physical inactivity
and tobacco use. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for
men and women in the United States.
For
more healthy tips, visit: http://dcwellnesswednesday.blogspot.com/
Nancy,
ReplyDeleteHere's another link I found that talks about the benefits of altering are traditional Ameican/Western diet. http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/plant-based-diet-for-heart-health
I know we're very knowledgable as a society in general. But one thing I wish more people knew was how they FELT as a result of better self care. If they knew how it feels to be focused, energetic, and more productive I think a lot more people would find it easier to change. Two question that might help people think about this is; "How do you feel?" and "Now, how do you WANT to feel?"
Thanks Nancy,
Nathan
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the shootout, Nancy. I'll be happy to return the favor.
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