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People with even the busiest of schedules
can make simple adjustments to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. NutriSoy®
soy protein and America's favorite health and fitness expert Kathy Smith
have teamed up to develop "NutriSoy Soy Protein and Kathy Smith's Guide
to Heart Health." To order this free brochure, call 1-877-NUTRISOY and
to receive more health-boosting exercise and diet tips from Kathy Smith,
visit kathysmith.com. The brochure
offers fitness and diet tips as well as Smith's top seven steps to a heart-healthy
lifestyle.
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- It's All About a Strong Beat™ Have
your blood pressure checked at your annual check-up. High blood pressure
is often called the "silent killer" because it has no symptoms. Of the
1 in 4 adults that have high blood pressure, nearly one-third doesn't
know they even have it.
- Look at the Label Get in the habit
of reading food labels to help you identify foods that are low in saturated
fat and cholesterol. According to the American Heart Association, you
should try to limit your saturated fat intake to less than 10 percent
of total calories or less. Look for foods that are naturally cholesterol-free
and low in saturated fat, including many soy foods, vegetables, whole-grain
breads and fruit.
- Keep Moving By staying physically
active, you'll help your body stay healthy. As a goal, engage in 30
to 60 minutes of physical activity three to four times per week. Always
consult with your physician before starting any exercise program.
- Watch Your Weight If your body mass
index is more than 25, consult your physician or a dietitian to develop
a healthy eating plan to regulate the calories and the amount of fat
you eat. Obesity is now recognized as a major factor in coronary heart
disease, which can lead to heart attack.
- Toss the Tobacco By eliminating
tobacco use, you may reduce your risk of developing many health problems
including heart attack, stroke, emphysema and cancer. One year after
quitting, the risk of coronary heart disease decreases by 50 percent,
according to the World Health Organization.
- Check Your Cholesterol As part of
your annual visit to the doctor, have a cholesterol screening. People
who have a total cholesterol of more than 240 mg/dL have twice the risk
of having a heart attack as people who have a cholesterol level of 200
mg/dL or less. An easy way to reduce your cholesterol in your blood
is by eating foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol including many
soy foods and foods high in complex carbohydrates and fiber like fruits
and grains.
- Schedule an Annual Trip See your
doctor for yearly check-ups to monitor your health.
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