Since February is American Heart Month, today’s post is about heart healthy eating goals. To protect yourself from this disease; it is important that you make healthier choices.
Heart Healthy
Because heart disease is the leading cause of death for both Men and Women; now is the time to make changes to your lifestyle. To read more, be sure to check out my American Heart Month post.
When it comes to making changes to your lifestyle, be sure to join me on my journey. To read more, be sure to visit my American Heart Gratitude Challenge post.
Heart Healthy Goals
Are you ready to make a few changes in your diet? As I mentioned in my American Heart Gratitude Challenge post, I was planning to exercise more often. Not only have I been eating healthier the last few weeks, but I’ve also started exercising again.
Since I tend to be on and off with my exercise routine, I’m easing back into a routine gradually. For some ideas, be sure to check out my Best Fifteen Minute Home Workout post. At the same time, these exercises are easy to do in the comfort of your own home.
So, this past week I started my day off with floor exercises, using my resistance bands and walking for 15 – 20 minutes a day. Not only am I walking on my treadmill, but I’m trying to increase my time and speed daily.
Heart Healthy Eating Goals
Indeed, one of the biggest challenges for most people is changing their diet. With this in mind, I have a few heart healthy recipes for you to try. In the first place, vegetables are in abundance, almost anytime of the year.
For a tasty recipe, combine peppers, broccoli, mushrooms and chicken in a pan. Saute with a tablespoon of olive oil. Also, you can add fresh garlic, fresh oregano and a tablespoon of red wine vinegar. Continue cooking on low heat. Add wheat pasta and voila – you will have the perfect meal.
Of course, the key to eating healthy is to lower your intake of sodium and sugar.
Another great recipe is to bake any type of fish. Add panko breadcrumbs and some spice and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
In summary, eating heart healthy requires some changes to your diet; but once you make a few small changes, you will see a big difference in your energy level. And, of course, you will start shedding those pounds.
As always, I welcome your comments.
