Taking simple steps to improve your heart health is as easy as 1-2-3. Lifestyle and eating habits can have a huge long-term impact on our heart and longevity. Often people still believe that it’s a hereditary disease and there is nothing they can do to reduce and avoid cardiovascular disease. Wrong – we can help ourselves!
We all know the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but that of course is way too simple (although the number of people who don’t even have that in a day is mind-boggling). Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. A population based study in China demonstrated that a high intake of fruits and vegetables reduced the overall risk of death. Cuciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower and kale, in particular were shown to decrease the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Data from two large U.S. based studies also found that a higher intake of total fruits and vegetables led to a decrease in the risk of death from stroke and heart attack. Scientists are ... Continue
This week we celebrated Valentine’s Day, a day to show that special someone how much you love and appreciate them. Coincidentally, Valentine’s Day happens every February which is also known as Heart-Health month in the U.S. These two events are a good reminder for us to think about our own hearts as well those of the people we love. A healthy heart is approximately 250g to 350g (9-12oz). When the heart is diseased it can be as heavy as 1kg (2 lb) in weight. This gives you an indication of what the heart will do to compensate when the cardiovascular system is diseased and the heart is struggling. The heart is approximately the size of a fist and ... Continue
Green Grape & Pear Juice – Recipe Of The Week Rating: (1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Login to rate this recipe – Not a member? Join Today Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.0 This juice has a high potassium, vitamin K and flavanol content, these nutrients are specific for a healthy heart. Potassium is important for healthy blood pressure. Grapes (especially Grape Skins) contain potent anti-oxidants called OPC – Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins which are a group of colorless flavanols. These may help prevent heart disease. OPCs are most famous for their ability to possibly prevent many forms of cancer. Studies indicate they may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of colon cancer cells. OPCs are a potent antioxidant ... Continue