Food and Excercise

Vitamins for Heart Health

Many people take a multi-vitamin each day to get an extra boost beyond the nutrients they get from food.  But some vitamins are more important than others when it comes to heart health. You’ll want to make sure you’re getting enough of these heart healthy vitamins.  Vitamin…

The Best Fruits and Veggies For Heart Health

Everyone knows you need to eat fruits and vegetables, but there are some that are even more critical when it comes to keeping your heart healthy.  Fruits and vegetables have long been known to help prevent diseases like cancer, but scientists now know that the heart receives…

Simple Ways to Add Fruits and Veggies to Your Heart Healthy Diet

You probably already know that you need to have a diet high in fruits and vegetables.  Somehow, though, this can be easier said than done.  The American Dietetic Association recommends that people eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables.  Here are a few helpful ideas…

Eating Healthy When Eating Out

When you’re trying to eat healthy, eating at a restaurant can pose a problem.  While the food is usually delicious and you didn’t have to prepare it, it can also be loaded with enemies to your heart like saturated fat and sugar.  But most menus offer some…

Choosing the Best Exercise for Your Heart

For years, people have focused on aerobic activity to improve heart health.  And while it’s true that this type of exercise specifically targets the heart, it’s also true that the heart can be affected by the total health of your entire body.  That means that you need…

Exercise and Your Heart

You’ve probably heard that it’s important to exercise to keep your heart healthy.  But you may not know how it actually does this important job.  Sometimes knowing the actual mechanism that helps your heart will help motivate you to make the changes you need for a healthier…