A Woman's Quick Guide To Reducing The Risk Of Heart Disease
Figures recently released by the American Heart Association show that heart disease is responsible for close to a million deaths each year in the United States, with figures split between men and women. But fortunately for you women (and men as well who may be reading this), it is within your will power to minimize the chances of heart disease if the following issues can be remedied ASAP - smoking, obesity and physical inertia.
We have come up with some quick and handy tips that can help you minimize the chances of heart disease.
Add heart-smart foods. Do not misconstrue being heart-smart as totally giving up on sumptuous meals. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are heart-healthy winners. We recommend drinking orange juice, particularly Minute Maid (tm) Premium Heart Wise, which experts say can actually lower your cholesterol level.
Get a move on. Keep your heart healthy with some physical activity. No need to rush. When buying groceries, park at the farthest parking spot, take up dancing, walk at least 15 minutes a day, and use the stairs and forgo the elevator.
Be worth the weight. Being overweight puts your heart at risk. If you are overweight, losing as little as 5 percent to 10 percent of your current weight can help reduce your risk for heart disease. Again, there are two keys here - regular physical activity and a healthy, preferably vegetarian diet.
Be a good Girl Scout. Be prepared, that is, and find out if you have heart disease risk factors. Keep tabs on your health and pay attention to any abnormal signs and symptoms. Check your cholesterol levels checked periodically and do not forget your regular visit to the health care professional.
Minute Maid has partnered with WomenHeart. The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease to help educate women about heart disease and improve the quality of life for those living with the disease.
As part of this awareness campaign, people are invited to take the Minute Maid Premium Heart Wise 8-Week Challenge for Health and Wellness, a program that encourages people to commit to a healthier lifestyle, including drinking two 8-fluid-ounce servings of Minute Maid Premium Heart Wise orange juice daily with meals.
We have come up with some quick and handy tips that can help you minimize the chances of heart disease.
Add heart-smart foods. Do not misconstrue being heart-smart as totally giving up on sumptuous meals. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are heart-healthy winners. We recommend drinking orange juice, particularly Minute Maid (tm) Premium Heart Wise, which experts say can actually lower your cholesterol level.
Get a move on. Keep your heart healthy with some physical activity. No need to rush. When buying groceries, park at the farthest parking spot, take up dancing, walk at least 15 minutes a day, and use the stairs and forgo the elevator.
Be worth the weight. Being overweight puts your heart at risk. If you are overweight, losing as little as 5 percent to 10 percent of your current weight can help reduce your risk for heart disease. Again, there are two keys here - regular physical activity and a healthy, preferably vegetarian diet.
Be a good Girl Scout. Be prepared, that is, and find out if you have heart disease risk factors. Keep tabs on your health and pay attention to any abnormal signs and symptoms. Check your cholesterol levels checked periodically and do not forget your regular visit to the health care professional.
Minute Maid has partnered with WomenHeart. The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease to help educate women about heart disease and improve the quality of life for those living with the disease.
As part of this awareness campaign, people are invited to take the Minute Maid Premium Heart Wise 8-Week Challenge for Health and Wellness, a program that encourages people to commit to a healthier lifestyle, including drinking two 8-fluid-ounce servings of Minute Maid Premium Heart Wise orange juice daily with meals.
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