February is American Heart Month and we’ve gathered some tips and tricks to help increase your heart health!
Make Heart Healthy Food Choices
Eat lots of color (fruits and veggies…yummy!)
Eat sources of good fats (avocados, fish, nuts)
Reduce your consumption of added sugars and salt
Cook at home instead of eating out or hitting the drive-thru
Get Active!
Take up a fitness class with a friend
Walk on your lunch break at work
Try standing instead of sitting at the office
Quit Smoking/Vaping/Tobacco
Set a quit day
Choose your method for quitting
Make a plan
Know Your Numbers
It’s important to know your numbers not only for heart health, but your overall health as well. At JCHD we can help you determine your numbers and work with you to lower them if needed. Our dietitian and healthy lifestyle coach can meet with you to set goals and adopt healthier habits. Ideal numbers for most healthy adults are
Blood Pressure: 120/80 mm Hg
BMI: 25 kg/m2
Fasting Blood Sugar: 100 mg/dL
Relax!
Get 7-8 restful hours of sleep each night
Try meditating or listening to relaxing music
Reduce your stress the best you can
Practice gratitude
We are always here to support your health, so give us a call to set up a blood pressure check, an appointment with our dietitian, or to speak with our nurses. 636-797-3737