25 Tips for a healthy heart

1. Eat More of Grains, Vegetables, Beans, Greens, Fruits , Fish & Yogurt.



2. Eat Less of Cheese & Fatty foods.



3. Add Garlic to your recipes.



4. Beta Carotene Rich foods like Carrots, Cabbage,sweet potatoes and dark, leafy green.



5. Reduce Sodium Intake to no more than 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt per day.



6. Eat Regular Meals



7. Drink Water Throughout the day.



8. Switch from coffee or tea.



9. Exercise Regularly



10. Take the Stairs instead of elevator or escalator at office/malls.



11. Do housework - Take it as an extra form of exercise.



12. Maintain Healthy Weight



13. Quit Smoking



14. Avoid Alcohol



15. Sleep Adequately



16. Monitor your Blood Pressure



17. Monitor your Cholesterol



18. Work schedule should be regular to avoid too much stress



19. Practice stress reduction techniques such as deep breathing, mediation, yoga etc.



20. Laughter is Good medicine :)



21. Get Medical Checkups done regularly specially when you are above 35 +.



22. Control Diabetes



23. Know your family history for cardiovascular disease.



24. Love - Give it & Receive it



25. Medication - prescribed by Dr. should be taken

Have a Healthy Life..

Have a Happy Life !!