The month of February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to start living a heart-healthier life.
The best way to combat cardiovascular disease is to eat a healthy diet and add exercise into your life.
The following steps, according to the American Heart Association, will provide a lifetime of benefits to both your heart and overall health:
Start by knowing how many calories you should be eating and drinking to maintain your weight. Nutrition and calorie information on food labels is typically based on a 2,000 calorie diet. You may need fewer or more calories depending on several factors including age, gender and level of physical activity.
If you are trying not to gain weight, don’t eat more calories than you know you can burn up every day.
Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity – or an equal combination of both – each week.
Regular physical activity can help you maintain your weight, keep off weight that you lose and help you reach physical and cardiovascular fitness.
In addition to being more physically active, you should be sure that your diet includes a variety of nutritious foods from all the food groups. While you may currently be eating an appropriate amount of food, your body may not be getting the nutrients it needs to be healthy.
Nutrient-rich foods have minerals, protein, whole grains and other nutrients that are lower in calories, which can help you control your weight, cholesterol and blood pressure.
Make sure your diet includes:
The American Heart Association recommends the following eating patterns to follow on a daily basis:
To learn more about how diet and exercise can benefit your heart, contact AMP Fitness at 216-831-3674 or email us at info@ampfitness.com.
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