Take a tip. Start out small. Add some more as you go. With a few small changes, you'll notice a difference, and so will your heart.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator. A green way to be good to your heart.
- Park your car in the furthest spot in the lot. The walk is good for you.
- Look at housework as exercise. Vacuuming can definitely get your heart pumping.
- Read food labels to help you trim your intake of saturated and trans fats.
- Get off the subway one stop early and walk off the stresses of the day.
- Choose lean foods without losing taste. Pick lean meats, poultry without the skin and reduced-fat cheeses.
- Be smart about oils. Canola, olive and safflower are great choices.
- Seek out soluble fibre like psyllium, it contributes to healthy cholesterol levels.
- One plate, 4 food groups. Fibre up with lower fat foods, especially whole grain and bran-based breads and cereals, vegetables and fruit.
- Include foods that contain Omega-3 fats, like salmon, canola oil, omega-3 eggs and ground flaxseeds.
- Nature and exercise go hand and hand. Gardening and hiking are great for the mind, body and soul.
- Biking, roller skating and gardening are great ways to get your daily exercise. And they're fun too.