Monday, July 27, 2009

Ways to keep your heart strong


Change The Way You Eat!
Forget about the so called good for you low-fat diet. The key to maintaining your arterial superhighway is not just about avoiding saturated fat, processed foods, but also about fueling your tank with functional foods.

Get The Right Fats! It's Not How Much Fats You Eat, It's What Type You Eat!
Not only are fats a major source of energy, they also help you fill up so you don't overeat.

Push Phytosterols!
Plant sterols and stanols are potent fatlike compounds that block absorption of unhealthy dietary cholesterol.

Fiber, Fiber, Fiber!
Fiber helps block absorption of cholesterol in the digestive tract and helps regulate blood sugar.

Cut The Salt!
Make a switch to Low-Sodium Dash. You would be amazed how much cutting your salt intake would help with hypertension.

Grab Your Sneakers & Get Your Heart Pumping!
Listen, there's no more excuses! I don't have time isn't going to cut it with me! Why?
Just three 10 minute walks a day are enough to provide enormous benefits. You can walk ANYWHERE!

Pump Some Iron!
Ladies, no more excuses! You will not get big lifting weights. Lift weights, build muscle, burn more calories, lose weight, and gain a great looking body. It also helps control both diabetes and prediabetes.When you contract muscles you improve their ability to use glucose and respond to insulin.

Are You Stressed? Lose It!
Mental and emotional stress depression and social isolation can all take a toll on the heart. Do your heart a favor, when your stressed head to the gym.

Tired of Bending For Everyone Else? Bend For Yourself!
Yoga! Stike a Pose! Doing Yoga on a regular basis improves blood circulation.

Finally, Relax.............
Progressive relaxation, the technique of tightening, then releasing one muscle group after another from your head to your toes, can also stave off stress. Trust me Try it.



Tiffany Casey
Personal Trainer
Manager of The Ice House
Have Any Questions? Email Me icehouse@darrybaskin.com

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