Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease (also known as heart disease), is class which includes numbers problems, many in which correlate to the process called atherosclerosis. This is a condition that develops when plaque builds up in the walls of arteries. As the plaque builds up on the arterial wall, making it difficult for blood to pass through. Continuous build up may result in a blood clot, which can stop the flow of blood and lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Diet and Nutrition
In order to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors from developing, assess the problem from the source. Most commonly, what we put into our bodies are the culprit. Do you get enough nutrient dense content in your diet, or does it compromise mostly of processed food?
The American Heart Associations recommends to:
and also get plenty of the right nutrients from:
The American Heart Associations recommends to:
- Start by knowing how many calories you should be eating and drinking to maintain your weight.
- Don’t eat more calories than you know you can burn up every day.
- Increase the amount and intensity of your physical activity to match the number of calories you take in.
- Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week or — best of all — at least 30 minutes every day.
and also get plenty of the right nutrients from:
- fruits, vegetables
- whole grains
- low-fat dairy products
- poultry, fish and nuts
- sugary foods and beverages