Coronary Heart Disease

- cause & prevention

Heart disease is the number one killer in America.  It’s estimated that more than 58 million Americans have some form of heart disease.

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Prevention is preferable to cure, and by adopting some lifestyle changes it's possible to reduce the risk of contracting heart disease significantly.

How is coronary heart disease linked to our diet ?

It's a proven fact that eating the wrong diet can increase your changes of suffering from heart disease.

So how do you improve your diet? 

1. avoid foods high in saturated fat and trans fatty acids e.g.meat, eggs, dairy products, as well as some oils
2. eats lots of fruits, vegetables and increase your intake of fiber.  It’s also a good idea to take a vitamin supplement, to ensure that you're getting an adequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals.

What about exercise ?

Increasing the amount of exercise you take each day doesn't have to mean getting a gym membership !  Just adding walking to your day can help - take walks at lunchtime, walk instead of driving, every little adds up to better health.

How else can I help prevent it ?

If possible, giving up smoking significantly improve your chances of better health.

Also, reducing your alcohol intake and stress levels.