Researchers at Harvard say that small
health improvements are an important
part of heart disease prevention. Small
steps, they say, are the key to succeeding
at improving heart health. Improve your
heart health with these tips:
Use those muscles.
Lifting small
objects, like a bag of pet food, is
a great way to tone arm muscles.
Incremental movements build
strength and may motivate you to
later join a gym and increase the
weights you’re able to lift.
Take short walks.
A short, brisk
walk is a great way to energize your
body and get it used to short bursts
of exercise.
· Go to the dentist.
Regular
professional cleanings and taking
good care of your teeth at home are
linked to a healthier heart.
Watch the liquid calories.
Soda and
other sweetened drinks are laden
with added calories. Swapping for
water flavored with fruit, or low
sugar alternatives, could save 100
calories a day
Get nutty!
Snacking on nuts, like
walnuts or almonds, is great for
heart health. Try a handful instead
of chips or candy
· Breathe.
The practice of slow and
deep breathing, even if only for a
few minutes a day, can help lower
blood pressure. Set a reminder to
breathe on your phone to keep you
on track.
Eat an extra serving of fruit or
vegetables.
Just one extra portion
of fruit or vegetable a day can help
your whole body!
· Limit red meat. Swapping meat
with fish once a week can benefit
your heart and brain.
· Eat more fiber. Foods like whole
grain cereals, barley, spinach, pears,
kidney beans, and prunes are
packed with fiber which can help
prevent heart disease
