Happy Valentine's Day. Besides loving your significant other take care of your own health by having a healthy heart and a healthy life!
A few days ago I started discussing ways to improve your heart health (and your weight!) Here are more top tips:
A few days ago I started discussing ways to improve your heart health (and your weight!) Here are more top tips:5. Watch sodium intake. A diet high in sodium can lead to high blood pressure, especially over time. 1500 mg. is a safe amount even though some authorities recommend limiting sodium intake to 2300 mg. per day. If you are eating out a lot and consume excessive amounts of processed foods you probably exceed this
6. Limit your intake of sweets and refined carbohydrates. Foods that are high in sugar and processed carbohydrates (watch labels that say they are low in fat; they can still contain high amounts of carbs, artificial sugars and sodium. 15 grams of carbs equal one serving of starch.) These foods interfere with blood sugar balance and may increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. New studies have now proven that trans fats/ hydrogenated fats and refined carbohydrates/sugar are major culprits working against having a healthy heart instead of exclusively saturated fats from animal sources. But still consume saturated fats in moderation.
6. Limit your intake of sweets and refined carbohydrates. Foods that are high in sugar and processed carbohydrates (watch labels that say they are low in fat; they can still contain high amounts of carbs, artificial sugars and sodium. 15 grams of carbs equal one serving of starch.) These foods interfere with blood sugar balance and may increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. New studies have now proven that trans fats/ hydrogenated fats and refined carbohydrates/sugar are major culprits working against having a healthy heart instead of exclusively saturated fats from animal sources. But still consume saturated fats in moderation.
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