Healthy Heart

Maintain your heart healthy

    

          Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the united states. Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease.

                To help prevent heart disease, you can:

                   * Wat healthy (Proteins, vitamins, Carbohydrates,.)

      

                   * Get active

                   * Stay at a healthy weight

                   * Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke

                   * Control your cholesterol and blood pressure

                   * Manage stress

                   

Am I at risk for heart disease?

     Anyone can get heart disease, but you are at higher risk if you:

            * Have high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes

 

            * Smoke

            * Are overweight or have obesity

            * Don't get enough physical activity

            * Don't eat a healthy diet

your age and family history also affect your risk for heart disease, your risk is higher if:

            * You're woman over age 55

            * You're man over age 45

            * Your father or brother had heart disease before age 55

            * Your mother or sister had heart disease before age 65

But the good news is there's a lot you can do to prevent disease.

 What is Heart disease?

   When people talk about heart disease, they're usually talking about coronary heart disease (CHD0. It's also sometimes called coronary artery disease (CAD). This happens when cholesterol and fatty material, called plaque, build up inside the arteries.

   Several things can lead to plaque building up inside your arteries, including:

          * Too much cholesterol in the blood 

          * High blood pressure

          * Smoking

          * Too much sugar in the blood because of diabetes

Incredibly Heart Healthy foods

            * Leafy green vegetables

            * Whole grains

            * Berries

            * Avacados

 

            * Fatty fish and fish oil

            * Walnuts

            * Beans

            * Dark chocolate

            * Tomatoes

            * Almonds

            * Seeds

            * Garlic

            * Olive oil

            * Edamame

            * Green tea

            * Black beans

   

What foods fight against heart disease?

     The best diet for preventing heart disease is one that is full of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, fish, poultry and vegetables oils; includes alcohol in moderation, if at all; and goes easy on red and processed meats, refined carbohydrates, foods and beverages with added sugar, sodium and foods.