If you think heart disease only happens to older folks, then think again.
Recent research has found that heart disease is affecting more younger women (ages 35-44) than ever thanks to the increasing rates of obesity, high blood pressure, and other harmful risk factors.
Keeping this scary statistic in mind, I think now would be a good time to remind you of some heart healthy foods that are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals — all of which have the power to keep your heart healthy while not breaking your diet. To find out the top ten read more
- High fiber cereals and breads
- Fish (salmon and tuna)
- Legumes (beans and peas)
- Nuts (walnuts and almonds)
- Skim milk
- Blueberries
- Apples and oranges
- Carrots
- Tomatoes
- Spinach and kale
S'Oliver
Finesse
APC
Wow, that is pretty scary. That is so young, but then again i look at my mom and her high blood pressure and I guess it's true. I have to be exreamly careful and take good care of my body.
1Wow who would of thought...
2yup i read somewhere that heart disease affects more women than men. Also I also read that heart disease usually starts in the stomach - so a good diet means a good heart
3High blood pressure runs in my family. I know i have to be especially careful with what i eat. Prevention is key.
4I believe it. When I was at my heaviest I had high blood pressure and an irregular heart beat.. I was 26 and told I was a 40 year old women healthwise... its a scary thing and thats why I stress to women battling weight that is not about clothes and looking good its about your health.
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