25 tips for a healthy Heart...

25 tips for a healthy Heart...

1. Eat more of grains, vegetable, beans, greens, fruits, fish, seeds and yogurt.
2. Eat less of milk, chesse and nuts.
3. Add garlic to your recipes.
4. Beta-Carotene, rich foods like carrots, cabbage, sweet potatoes and dark leafy greens.
5. Reduce Sodium, intake to no more than 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt perday.
6. Eat Regular meals.
7. Drink water throughout the day.
8. Switch from coffee to tea.
9. Exercise regularly.
10.Take the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator at office.
11. Do housework, take it as an extra chance to exercise.
12. Healthy weight shoud be maintained.
13. Quit smoking.
14. Avoid alcohol.
15. Sleep adequately.
16. Blood pressure should be monitored.
17. Cholesterol should be monitored.
18. Work schedule should be regular to avoid too much stress.
19. Practice stress reduction techniques such as deep breathing, yoga and meditation.
20. Laughter is a good medicine.
21. Medical check ups should be done regularly.
22. Control diabetes.
23. Family history of cardiovasculer disease should be known.
24. Love, give it and receive it.
25. Medication prescribed by doctor should be taken.

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