Thank you Delma for these fine tips Syl Sugar Says: People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light shining from within.
----- Original Message ----- From: "delma bliss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]>; "JanetsKitchen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "OurKitchenTable2" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 6:59 AM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Tips For Avoiding A Heart Attack > > > Tips For Avoiding A Heart Attack > > Stress: > People who are stressed & depressed > have a higher risk of dying from heart disease. > Reduce stress in your life. > > Diet: > Controversy surrounds us & the world's best diet may still allude us, > but there is little doubt that > adding five to 10 servings of fruits & vegetables, eating healthy & > cutting out unhealthy fats > help reduce weight & prevent heart disease. > > Cholesterol: > Cholesterol is a type of fat in the bloodstream. > There are two types: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL or 'bad' cholesterol) > & high-density liprotein (HDL or 'good' cholesterol). > Too much LDL cholesterol can clog arteries > & increase risk of heart attack & stroke. > Talk to your doctor about your cholesterol levels. > > Abdominal Obesity: > Waist measurement of more than 34 inches (88 centimeters) in women & > 40 inches (102cm) in men > are associated with increased risk of heart disease. > > Smoking: > People who smoke one to five cigarettes a day > have a 40 percent greater chance of heart attack than non-smokers. > A pack-a-day habit > translates into a four-fold increased risk of a heart attack. > > Blood pressure: > High blood pressure is a disease. > Monitor yours daily, weekly or monthly, > depending on your level of risk & family history. > > Exercise: > Get active. > Most of us don't realize how much exercise is needed to > keep the weight off. > Working off 2,000 or more calories a week > by walking, jogging or running > can decrease cardiovascular risk & lower your blood pressure. > > Drink in moderation: > Alcohol is a double-edged sword. > It protects the heart because it's a blood thinner & > boosts good cholesterol, > but it's also linked to some forms of cancer, liver problems & > accidents. > If you have to drink, have no more than one drink daily for males & > four drinks a week for women, > because of the link between alcohol & breast cancer. > > Lower Your Calorie Intake: > I keep seeing these "2000" calories a day. > Yet, the research I read about shows that > by eating just 1000 calories a day, choosing healthier food & exercise. > You'll live 8 to 10 years longer. > > Make the right (healthy) choices for your life. > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
