Consumer Health Newsletter
[Winter – Issue 2 Volume 3]
Prevent heart disease with these 3 simple tips: We all know that February is the month for love, but it’s also heart month in Canada. Give your heart some TLC with these easy tips:
1. Eat Fat The good kind called monounsaturated fat. Foods loaded with these healthy fats include avocados, nuts, and fatty fish like salmon, sardines and anchovies. These heart-friendly foods help lower your level of bad cholesterol — the waxy, artery-plugging stuff that can bring on a heart attack. 2. Workout… faster Stop slaving away on the treadmill for 45 minutes at a time, and try high intensity workouts for less time. Try doing 8 rounds of sprints
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for 20 seconds, with 10 seconds rest between each round. This effective training method is called Tabata, and will whip you right into shape. 3. Take a break. Life can be stressful, especially at work. A hard day at the office increases the amount of adrenaline and cortisol in your body. High levels of these stress hormones increase your blood-pressure rate, which over time hardens your arteries. So take a load off with a relaxing walk in the park or a long soak in the tub.
Smoothie
Improve Heart Health with Udo’s QH™ • Essential for anyone taking statin drugs for cholesterol reduction • Supports heart against cardiovascular disease • Increases energy
Ingredients: •
½ -1 green apple, seeds removed
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3 carrots, or about 1 c chopped
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1⁄3 c fresh pineapple chunks
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½ c almond milk
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2 Tbsp Salus® Red Beet Crystals
Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy Makes 1 serving
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