Lower Your Risk Of Disease With A Healthy Lifestyle
March Newsletter
8 Diet Habits That Will Keep Your Heart Healthy
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among U.S. adults. The good news is positive lifestyle habits can significantly reduce your risk of this condition. A healthy diet decreases your risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, all of which increase your risk of heart disease. If you are hoping to improve your eating habits, Mayo Clinic provides eight heart-healthy strategies:
- Monitor your portion size to avoid overeating
- Incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your meals for added vitamins and minerals
- Eat whole grains which are a good source of fiber and help regulate blood pressure
- Understand healthy fats and limit consumption of saturated fats
- Opt for low-fat proteins such as lean meat, fish, and eggs
- Avoid excessive salt found in many canned or processed foods; strive to eat fresh
- Plan ahead so that you’ll have nutritious meals ready to go
- Let yourself have the occasional treat; everything in moderation!
Boost Your Kidney Health
Did you know that your kidneys help regulate blood pressure? In addition to this vital function, these organs are essential for producing hormones and removing waste from the bloodstream. Kidney issues can be dangerous and even life-threatening. Fortunately, a healthy lifestyle can often prevent problems. Here are the best ways to take care of your kidneys, according to Healthline:
- Lower your risk of chronic kidney disease by staying active. Regular exercise strengthens your heart and helps maintain healthy blood pressure.
- Elevated blood sugar can damage your kidneys. When there is an excess amount of glucose in the bloodstream, your kidneys work harder than they should. Over time, this can significantly impact kidney health.
- Elevated blood sugar can damage your kidneys. When there is an excess amount of glucose in the bloodstream, your kidneys work harder than they should. Over time, this can significantly impact kidney health.
For more information on kidney disease, watch this video from Mayo Clinic.