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health care professional before making changes to your diet or exercise plan to determine what is right for your needs. In addition to taking up walking or yoga, joining group activities or sports are great ways to keep moving. Taking care of your blood pressure, enjoying healthy foods, and staying active are three steps you can start taking today to help you get and stay healthy for tomorrow.
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If high blood pressure isn’t controlled through lifestyle changes and/or medicine, it can lead to stroke, heart disease, eye A great way to establish problems and other serious health a heart healthy diet is issues. by reducing your sodium A great way to intake, which may reduce establish a heart healthy diet is by the risk of high blood reducing your pressure. sodium intake, which may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Starting the day with a low-sodium ready-to-eat breakfast cereal is just one way to choose a healthier lifestyle. For example, according to a recent survey, 9 out of 10 physicians recommend Post Shredded Wheat cereal as part of a low-sodium diet to help support healthy blood pressure levels, (based on an online survey of 400 physicians conducted by Wakefield Research. Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation). You can learn more about the nutritional benefits of Post Shredded Wheat at www.PostShreddedWheat.com.
Enjoy nutrient-dense foods
As you age, your body needs fewer calories for energy — but still needs the same amount of nutrients. It’s important to make your calories count by eating foods packed with good nutrition such as: ■ Fruits and vegetables: Fresh, canned, frozen — it doesn’t matter. Vegetables are loaded with vitamins and minerals your body needs. ■ Protein: Add some variety to your diet with delicious protein sources such as fish, beans and peas. ■ Whole grains: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends at least three servings of whole-grain foods each day (16g per serving or 48g per day). Family Features/Source: Post Shredded Wheat