Title: Heart Alert: Tips on How to Stay Fit Post by: reena_all on April 08, 2006, 04:04:01 AM Heart Alert: Tips on How to Stay Fit
Heart diseases are the number one killer among the non-communicable diseases in developing countries. In the Philippines, heart diseases remain a constant threat to Filipinos. Here are heart-healthy tips to enjoy your life. * Know your family history and inform your health care professional of any hereditary risks. * Prevention is key--- don't skip annual checkups. * Control high blood pressure. Eat low-fat dairy foods, fruits and vegetables. * Eat plenty of soluble fiber daily from foods like oatmeal, oat bran, beans, fruits and vegetables. * Choose foods low in saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol by selecting lean meats and low fat dairy foods. * Lose excess weight to help lower blood levels of harmful Low Density Lipoproteins (bad) cholesterol. * Engage in regular physical activity. Even a low to moderate intensity daily walk counts. * Stop smoking |