Small and Easy Ways to Improve Heart Health

As February ends, it’s time to wrap up Heart Health month. Whether you found someone who stole your heart, broke someone’s heart, or got your heart broken, you still need a heart-healthy lifestyle. If you’re looking for ways to make lasting changes that will improve health, stick around. 

 

Your heart is the most important muscle that ensures oxygen and nutrients are reaching every corner of your body. On average, your heart moves 1.5 gallons of blood per minute and beats over 100,000 times per day. Despite being your most powerful and vital organ, many people neglect the health of their heart, whether or not they know it. 

 

Heart disease is the number one leading cause of death worldwide, and has been the leading cause of death in the United States since 1950. While your genetics can play a role in your risk for heart disease, lifestyle choices can make or break your heart health.  

 

There’s no better time to improve heart health than now, so let’s explore ways you can show your heart some love.  

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT 

Carefully choosing what you eat is a simple way to manage your heart health. Though it may seem repetitive, eating a balanced diet will make more of an impact than you think. Especially when you incorporate these foods into your diet: 

 

• Find much-needed fiber in beans, legumes and oats