Heart healthy eating
Why do I need to be concerned about heart healthy eating?
Diet is one of the things that can affect your
heart health, and your risk for getting
heart disease. And, every woman needs to be concerned about heart disease. It is the #1 killer of American women (and men). The good news is that diet is one of the things you can control to improve your heart health and lower your risk for heart disease. Making relatively simple changes in your daily eating habits will pay off quickly - not only will you feel better, your overall health will improve as well!
How do I get started with planning a heart healthy diet?
We all know that too much fat and salt are not good for us. But, it can be hard to change your diet, particularly when you are busy and often don't have time for three healthy, home-cooked meals a day. While the thought of changing your
diet might be daunting, there are diets out there to help you! It can be very confusing knowing what to eat, how much to eat, what type of fat to eat, what type of fat to avoid, and how much salt to use.
What is cholesterol and what diets can help me lower or maintain healthy levels of cholesterol?
Our bodies need
cholesterol to function normally. But, if you have too much
cholesterol in your blood, it can build up (called plaque) in your arteries (blood vessels that carry oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood from the heart and lungs to all parts of the body).
High cholesterol adds
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