Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America. Good heart health can easily be achieved and maintained by taking a few simple steps.

Read on below to see the 7 keys to a strong healthy heart.

1. Get Active – The easiest way to prevent heart disease is to exercise regularly. Not only does is strenghthen your heart, it helps you maintain a healthy weight. It doesn’t have to be rigorous to be good for you. Things like walking, gardening and taking the stairs are all activity.

2. Omega 3′s – Omega 3 fatty acids are the only acids that your body cannot produce on its own. Fish are the main source of this essential nutrient, but most you can also take a daily supplement.

3.  Maintain A Healthy Weight – As we get older, we tend to store more fat than muscle. This excess fat increase your chance for heart disease. Reducing your weight by even 10% greatly reduces the strain on your heart, blood and organs.

4. Reduce Your Salt Intake – Our body needs salt, about a teaspoon a day. But many people easily get far more salt in their diets daily. Excessive salt intake cause a strain on our heart and raises hypertension. Keep your heart strong by holding the salt.

5. Choose Whole Grains – Studies show that people who eat 3-4 servings of whole grains a day reduce their risk for heart disease by 20-30%. Whole grains, unlike processed grains, include fiber, which keeps your arteries healthy.

6. De-Stress – Stress is the biggest causes to heart attacks and general illness. Stress puts a strain on your heart and represses your immune system. Meditation has shown in studies to boost your heart health and reduce stress. A great way to meditate is to use a proven method, like the silva method, or the sedona method.

 

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