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Hints for a Healthy Heart By Debra Pugh "If your mother or sister developed heart disease before age 65, or your father or brother developed it before age 55, this doubles your own risk of developing heart disease," explains a study done at Harvard Medical School. The study also points out that genes are not destiny. They studied more than 100,000 people and 80 percent of the heart attacks were found to be preventable with changes in lifestyle. Cardiovascular training, weight training and a healthy diet are all helpful in preventing heart problems. Healthy Eating It is recommended to limit your intake of saturated fats or trans-fats because your body tends to make cholesterol from them. Omega-3 fatty acids, (found in fish, whole grains, and some nuts) is known to lower triglyceride levels, prevent irregular heart beats, and decrease clotting and inflammation. It is also recommended to eat 2-3 servings of fruit and 3-5 servings of vegetables each day to be healthy. Raw fruits and vegetables are packed with many beneficial live enzymes, vitamins, and minerals (cooking them at high temperatures kill 100% of the enzymes and 80% of the vitamins and minerals). Genesis 1:29 says, "Then God said, 'Behold, I have given you every plant bearing seed that is on the surface of the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you.'" God gave us this food to eat, don't make the mistake of going on a "diet" and eliminating fruit and vegetables. Cardiovascular Training Cardio training is considered any exercise that keeps your heart rate elevated for 20 or more minutes. This helps to keep your heart and lungs healthy. Examples are to go outside for a walk, ride a bike, stationary bike, treadmill, stair climber, mini tramp etc. The first 10 minutes your body uses carbohydrates to burn calories, and after that fat is used to burn the calories. The cardio training also helps to remove the toxins from the lymphatic system. Weight training Do you have 20 minutes 3 days a week? Studies show that this is the minimum amount needed to help prevent health problems. Each of us needs to retain valuable muscle mass to maintain a healthy ratio of muscle to fat. The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism is, which just means you will burn more calories. You don't have to have a lot of equipment to life weights, just a few dumbbells. They are so small that they can be stored under a couch or bed. If you are at risk for heart problems, you might want to try and prevent a heart attack with a few lifestyle changes such as cardiovascular workout, weight training, and eating healthy. Since the Harvard Medical School showed that 80 percent of the heart attacks are found to be preventable, it might be easier to make a lifestyle change than to recover from a heart attack. that is if you get a second chance to live. Debra Pugh is certified personal trainer and certified sports nutritionist with over 20 years of working in the field of health and wellness. For more information contact her at 806-298-5504 or email her at debrapugh@windstream.net | |
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