by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Feb 19, 2020 | Health Tips, Healthy Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Heart Month, Holistic Health, Wellbeing, Wellness, Whole Health
Did you know that eating foods rich in phytochemicals can improve your heart health? “Phyto” means “plant”. Phytochemicals are compounds that are produced by plants. There is no recommended dietary allowance for phytochemicals. Taking...
by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Feb 11, 2020 | Fiber, Health Tips, Healthy Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Heart Month, High Fiber Diet, Holistic Health, Hypertension, Stroke, Wellbeing, Wellness, Whole Health
Did you know that a high-fiber diet can reduce the risk of stroke, hypertension and heart disease? Unfortunately, most Americans do not meet the recommended daily intake. For those under age 50, the Institute of Medicine recommends that men consume 38 grams of fiber...
by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Feb 20, 2019 | Healthy Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Heart Month
Heart Health Month Here are some beneficial heart health tips. According to the American Heart Association, the majority of fats that we should eat should be monounsaturated (MUFAs) or polyunsaturated (PUFAs) fats. These are considered good fats and can lower your...
by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Feb 27, 2018 | Exercise, Healthy Heart, Heart Health, Heart Month, Holistic Health
Being physically active is important to prevent heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers. To improve overall cardiovascular health, we suggest at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise (or a...
by Edna Dimataga-Fernandez | Feb 5, 2018 | Healthy Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Heart Month, Holistic Health
1) Get Enough Sleep Most adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep to function optimally. If you feel like you always need an afternoon nap, you’re most likely sleep deprived. Sleep deprivation should not be taken lightly. When you don’t get enough sleep, your body releases...
