Knowingly or unknowingly, we often do
things that affect our heart adversely.Some simple lifestyle modifications can
help us avoid those pitfalls and make our heart healthy. You only have to take the three step initiative of #ChhoteKadam to make your heart 50% healthier.
Eating Better
If you are someone who skips breakfast often, because you are pressed for time in the morning, then you are making your heart suffer in silence. If you skip breakfast every day you are 27 percent more likely to suffer from coronary heart diseases as compared to those who have a healthy breakfast.
Try and maintain a low sodium intake as much as possible.Watch what you eat. Seasonal vegetables and fruits should be an essential part of your diet. Super foods such as broccoli, spinach, oats, oranges and berries should be a part of your diet as they are excellent for your heart. They are extremely rich in nutrients and also have several medical benefits. Practice eating in moderation and drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
Staying Active
Eating Better
If you are someone who skips breakfast often, because you are pressed for time in the morning, then you are making your heart suffer in silence. If you skip breakfast every day you are 27 percent more likely to suffer from coronary heart diseases as compared to those who have a healthy breakfast.
Try and maintain a low sodium intake as much as possible.Watch what you eat. Seasonal vegetables and fruits should be an essential part of your diet. Super foods such as broccoli, spinach, oats, oranges and berries should be a part of your diet as they are excellent for your heart. They are extremely rich in nutrients and also have several medical benefits. Practice eating in moderation and drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
Staying Active
There can be lots of excuses to
not hit the gym or exercise for lack of time, a busy schedule, maintaining a
balance between home and work, etc. But there are ways in which you can
incorporate some physical activity into your routine even while doing your
mundane chores.Like take stairs instead of lifts or escalators.Park your car at
the far end of the parking area so that you could walk to the office.Take a
walk after dinner.Go cycling, swimming, trekking or jogging on the weekends.
Play your favorite sport rather than watching it.Get a pair of dumbbells and
start exercising at home.
Being Happy
Being Happy
It is essential to take necessary steps to reduce the
impact of stress in your life at least for your heart’s sake.
Stress makes you unhappy‘When you are stressed or depressed your brain releases stress hormones such as cortisol. If your body is exposed to such negative hormones for a long period, then it may lead to imbalanced cholesterol level, high blood pressure and affect blood sugar level. All these issues may lead to severe heart disease.If there is too much of the fluid in the body, then internal organs such as kidneys and heart would need to work harder to function and eliminate the toxins. It is therefore very important to be happy in your daily life by doing small things that make you happy. It can be anything from outings to games or attending concerts.
Stress makes you unhappy‘When you are stressed or depressed your brain releases stress hormones such as cortisol. If your body is exposed to such negative hormones for a long period, then it may lead to imbalanced cholesterol level, high blood pressure and affect blood sugar level. All these issues may lead to severe heart disease.If there is too much of the fluid in the body, then internal organs such as kidneys and heart would need to work harder to function and eliminate the toxins. It is therefore very important to be happy in your daily life by doing small things that make you happy. It can be anything from outings to games or attending concerts.
Sleep shouldn’t be optional for you
but a priority.Have at least eight hours of sleep.Stay active as you age.Go for
a brisk walk.Do heavy housework or gardening.Aim to spread at least 150 minutes
of moderately intense activity throughout the week.Reach your 150-minute goal
by exercising at least 10 minutes at a time.Take a yoga class or practice yoga
with a video.Pick an activity you enjoy and start with small, specific goals.
“I am joining the Saffolalife #ChhoteKadam initiative in association with BlogAdda and follow these small steps for a healthy heart.”
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