Healthier Heart

Living With Heart Disease

Lose weight for a healthier heart

Excess weight or obesity can significantly increase your risk of heart disease.

1] Watch out for portion size. It’s not just what you eat, but how much.

2] Choose fewer high-fat foods.

3] Be careful of low-fat foods. They aren’t always low in calories.

4] Be physically active

Cut Fat with Creative Substitutions

1] Use applesauce or -prune juice for half of the called for butter, shortening or oil in your recipe

2] When seasoning salt is called for, use herb-only seasonings, such as garlic powder, celery seed, or onion flakes. Or use finely chopped garlic, celery, or onions.

3] If a recipe calls for dry breadcrumbs, use rolled oats or crushed bran cerial.

A Heart-Friendly Vitamin

Some studies show that folic acid might help protect your heart. Here are some tips to make sure you’re gettng the right amount :

1] Take a daily vitamin that has folic acid in it.

2] Eat a serving of breakfast cereal that contains 100%of the daily amount you require each day.

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