Filed under: Heart Health
Read and learn more about heart healthy diet. For more, visit the MyHeartyHeath.com website.
Q: What are some easy meals for a heart healthy diet?
I have recently came home from the hospital. And need to start watching my diet more closely. Need some suggestions till I get to filling better. All help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
A: Found this website that lists many of the diet plans and have an outline of what the diet is. Many may have a free outline of meals for a week would be. Might start with the American Heart Association guidelines and diet plan to get use to what is out there. Personally, I lost some weight with the Special K program, have cereal for breakfast, a protein bar for lunch and your meal for the night with two small snacks one before lunch and one mid day. I don’t have the two snacks, never that hungry for snacks. I have lost about 10 pounds in 2 months.
Q: Concerned about my heart, what is a heart healthy diet?
I am 21 years, very overweight, (5ft3 and over 200 pounds) and constantly stressing about having a heart attack. The reasons why are because, I basically eat fast food every day, my grandfather died of a heart attack at age 36, and I have various heart attack symptoms somewhat often, but have been told its anxiety/costochondritis.
ANYWAY.
I would like some advice on what foods I could buy to help benefit my heart and blood pressure specifically. Any help?
A: For a healthy heart, you need to be careful with the stuff you eat. Heart is the main organ that keeps us alive. I know a simple diet that will keep you and your heart healthy. A healthy daily diet should be a balance of carbohydrate, protein, vitamins, fibre and minerals. So, to maintain this balance you should:
Eat breakfast serials in the morning. Breakfast serials are a good way of providing carbohydrate and protein for the body. Most of the breakfast serials also have a special balance of fibre. It is combined with wholegrain rice and wheat flakes which also make it easy to digest. Therefore, you should eat cornflakes every morning in order to regulate your digestion, get energy in the morning for the day, and reduce the amount of fat. Eat your breakfast with semi-skimmed milk because semi-skimmed milk has had all the fat removed and retains less than half of the fat of whole milk. Milk is full of protein which also helps body to build and repair body tissues such as bone, build antibodies for body to fight infection when needed. You can add strawberry, banana or apple pieces in it if you like. It will make delicious.
For lunch, try to eat something simple, such as salad or pasta with mayonnaise, or sandwich. These foods will provide the required amount of nutrients.
For dinner, try to eat chicken or fish. Fish is quite important for heart as it contains omega 3. Add salad and yogurt next to it or some peas or rice. Do not forget, you need to keep your portions as small as possible. You also need to drink loads of water. Don’t forget to cut out salt and sugar. If you love your heart, then don’t use salt at all.
Good luck!
Q: What are some good heart healthy diet friendly yet family friendly recipes?
I would be very thankful for any help you could give me. Thank you!
A: Try MyFridgeFood.com, it gives you recipes using what you already have in your kitchen. And you can sort the results by the nutritional info. Helps with the diet 
Q: is this a heart healthy diet?
im wanting to lose weight but be heart healthy too! im starting a 1800 cal diet, water, low fat n trans fat n sat fat, low sodium and low cholestrol, fruit, veg, chicken, fish, and whole wheat….does this sound heart healthy and help me lose weight? im 5′8 and fat (lol) 28yr old female
A: yes!!! add some oatmeal to your fruit, lots of greens with your fish, chicken or meat (yes, meat!) and don’t forget to exercise!!!
1800kcal is a very good diet, but in order to loose weight you need to spend more than you eat… there’s a certain amount you spend just by being alive, another that you spend by your regular activities and exercising should help you with what’s left. Besides, a simple walk or run of 30min everyday can help you increase the blood flow and make your heart pump harder, keeping it healthy!
Q: Heart healthy diet?
What is a good heart healthy diet after quadruple bypass surgery? Should you cut out all sugars? Or all salts? He is not near the hospital where it was done and you know how hard it can be to get appointments and how expensive. Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Chay
A: Cut dwon sugars as much as you can, cut down salts as well. Use olive oil rather than margarine or butter when possible. Steer clear of trans fats. The best fats are called omega-3 acids, they are found in salmon and tuna…hope this bit helps…
Q: Finding a Heart Healthy Diet Online or a good Book Source?
I am 40 years old, work out, and try to watch what I eat, but last Monday, I had a heart attack. I found that I have the vascular disease that causes me to have high levels of LDL Cholesteral, which causes me to have plaque built up on my arteries. Apparently I have normal arterial blockage for my age, but a piece of plague broke loose and turned 30% into 90% and a heart attack. Now I am on my way to recovery and on several medications to help with my cholesteral, plague sticking to my arteries, and the normal stuff for a heart patient. I am wanting to know where I go to find diet ideas for a heart healthy diet. I have already began to look at the labels on food and they are confusing. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
A: It can be very confusing. Two recommendations I have:
One, talk to a Dietician or Nutritionist. They can be very helpful with things like this. Your doctor can refer you.
Two, look at cook books in a major bookstore. They have ones regarding cholesterol diets. You can easily call your local Heart and Stoke Foundation and ask for some recipes or books. They should be able to help you.
Q: Know any heart healthy diets to lower blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure?
My dad needs to follow a diet that will be more heart healthy. He has very high blood pressure, high cholesterol(around 200), and high blood sugar and almost has diabetes. All of this is making it hard to know what he can eat. Anyone have any tips? Thanks!
A: a high fiber diet will lower both the total cholesterol and reduce serum insulin levels. he needs to eat things like whole oatmeal, lentils, barley, beans, etc..these types of foods are very high fiber and low calorie. 30 grams of fiber daily is recommended. it’s very hard to get so i would tell him to try to get as much from food and use fiber supplements for the rest.
to reduce the blood pressure reducing the salt intake will do this. cooking from scratch virtually eliminates salt from the diet, processed food items are loaded with it.
if he’s not big on cooking he’s going to have to learn. get him some basic cookbooks. there are a lot of high fiber soups that are very easy to make.
Q: Identify the primary factors of a heart healthy diet.?
A: The goals of a heart-healthy diet are to eat foods that help obtain or maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and lipids (fatty molecules) by achieving the following:
Reducing overall cholesterol levels and low-density lipoproteins (LDL), which are harmful to the heart.
Increasing high-density lipoproteins (HDL), which are beneficial for the heart.
Reducing other harmful lipids (fatty molecules), such as triglycerides and lipoprotein(a).
Q: Can two blockages (90% & 70%) be successfully treated with meds, exercise and a heart-healthy diet?
My mother was recently found to have an 80% blockage in one of her main arteries. Balloon angioplasty was performed and a stent inserted. She also has two blockages on the other side of her heart in veins branching off from an artery (70% and 90%). Because of their location, the heart doc said stenting them would be extremely complicated, delicate and dangerous so he’s recommending meds, a heart-healthy meal plan and exercise as an alternative for now.
My question is: Do you, or anyone you know, have such blockages that were successfully treated with meds, a heart-healthy diet and exercise instead of stents?
Thanks.
A: Nikki, I had two stents implanted about a year ago, one was for 95% blockage and one for 90% blockage. They put me on plavix , blood thinner, and aspirin and after six months or so I had a lower intestinal bleed due to the blood thinner and I lost five units of blood in less than one hour and was rushed to hospital where I was repeatedly told that I was very, very sick. They were wonderful to me and I survived it all after one week in the ICU. I do watch everything I eat and have eliminated saturated fats and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated foods altogether. My exercise is limited to work around the house but it seems sufficient. This is after stent emplacement rather than instead of. I don’t know how it will all work out long term, but, I have placed my life in Gods hands. I’ll pray for your mom. God bless.
Q: Need a heart healthy diet proportion sizes would help?
On a budget of $125. a month so nothing fancy but feed three people thank you
A: Try the American Heart Association website.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200010
Q: I am diabetic and have diastolic heart failure; need a heart healthy diet 1800 carbs 3-4 gms sodium?
A: Eat more fish. Fish is a good source of protein and other nutrients. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. These beautiful and delicious wonders of nature may be one of the most powerful strategies in fighting heart disease.
Choose fat calories wisely. Keep these goals in mind:
Limit total fat grams.
Eat a bare minimum of saturated fats and trans fats (for example, fats found in butter, margarine, salad dressing, fried foods, snack foods, sweets, and desserts).
When you use added fat, use fats high in monounsaturated fats (for example, fats found in olive and peanut oil).
Eat a variety — and just the right amount — of protein foods. Commonly eaten protein foods (meat, dairy products) are among the main culprits in increasing heart disease risk.
Reduce this nutritional risk factor by balancing animal, fish, and vegetable sources of protein.
Limit cholesterol consumption. Dietary cholesterol can raise blood cholesterol levels, especially in high-risk people. Limiting dietary cholesterol has an added bonus: You’ll also cut out saturated fat, as cholesterol and saturated fat are usually found in the same foods. Get energy by eating complex carbohydrates (whole-wheat pasta, sweet potatoes, whole-grain breads) and limit simple carbohydrates (regular soft drinks, sugar, sweets). If you have high cholesterol, these simple carbohydrates exacerbate the condition and may increase your risk for heart disease.
Feed your body regularly. Skipping meals often leads to overeating. Eating five to six mini-meals is the best way to control blood sugars, burn fat calories more efficiently, and regulate cholesterol levels.
Other Heart-Healthy Strategies
Reduce salt intake. This will help you control your blood pressure.
Exercise. The human body was meant to be active. Exercise strengthens the heart muscle, improves blood flow, reduces high blood pressure, raises HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol), and helps control blood sugars and body weight.
Hydrate. Water is vital to life. Be sure to stay adequately hydrated.
Enjoy every bite. Your motto should be dietary enhancement, not deprivation. When you enjoy what you eat, you feel more positive about life, which helps you feel better. An added bonus is that you eat less when you eat food you love, and that helps control weight and reduce cholesterol levels.
How Much Is a Serving?
When you’re trying to follow an eating plan that’s good for your heart, it may help to know how much of a certain kind of food is considered a “serving.” The following table offers some examples.
SERVING SIZES
1 cup cooked rice or pasta
2 starch
tennis ball
1 slice bread
1 starch
compact disc case
1 cup raw vegetables or fruit
1 fruit or vegetable
baseball
1/2 cup cooked vegetables or fruit
1 fruit or vegetable
fist
1 ounce cheese
1 high-fat protein
pair of dice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 fat**
half dollar
3 ounces cooked meat
3 protein
deck of cards or cassette tape
3 ounces tofu
1 protein
deck of cards or cassette tape
** Remember to count fat servings that may be added to food while cooking, such as oil, butter or shortening.
Click these links for more info:
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-healthy-diet
http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/guide/heart-healthy-diet
Q: What is Dr. Alan Sears heart healthy diet?
A: here ya go:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/0938045652/104-4021811-9663912
[edit]
and here:
http://www.alsearsmd.com/content/
he goes by Al not Alan
Q: heart healthy diet book?
any ideas?
A: South Beach Diet.
It is written by Dr. Agaston who is a pioneer in cardiology and a great guy. I know him personally.
Unfortunately not well enough to share profits from his book!!!
Q: Anybody have recipes that I can make for someone who just had a heart attack and is on a healthy diet!?
Do you have a recipe that I might like and want to make for someone who has just had a heart attack and has been put on a healthy diet. No caffeine, no salt, things like that that clog up your arteries? We have gone to Diet pop and water and juices and decaffenated coffee and tea.
A: sweetenred,
As a matter of fact, yes.
First, go to
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/find/browse/results?type=browse&att=160
and
http://splendidtable.publicradio.org/recipes/
In the first website are several recipes that you’ll need to look through to find what you’re looking for, but once you’ve found a recipe without cheese or oil or meat or fat of any kind, you’re likely to enjoy it since they’ve been tested.
In the second website are hundreds of recipes, not all of which you will like, but scroll down to the “Lighter” and to the “vegetarian” sections, and make sure that you pick a recipe without cheese or meat or fat or oil and y9ou’re sure to like it. These are simply great recipes.
Now, see if you can find a copy of “Everyday Cooking With Dr. Dean Ornish.,” read it and start finding out just how to cook heart-healthy. What makes a fat-free dinner? Ornish tells you. Then experiment with the recipes and you’ll find which ones you like. I have several that I still make from this selection.
There are some for which you can substitute Smart Ground (my favorite) meat substitute for hamburger.
Here’s one that we really like. For the meat we substitute a couple of packages of Smart Ground or Good Ground (basically the same stuff, just different manufacturers and slightly different tastes) and it’s still a great dinner pie:
Tartee (Meat And Fenberry Pie)
adapted from De Bors Hede Boke of Cookry
(The Bors Hede is the restaurant at the Camlann Medieval and Renaissance Faire site near Seattle. We’ve gone there many times):
Ingredients
2 Medium Pie Crusts
1 Pound Pork — Cubed [or substitute]
1 Pound Chicken — Cubed [or substitute]
2 Tablespoons Butter
6 Ounces Cranberries or Grapes
1 Medium Egg
3 Tablespoons Sugar [or Splenda]
1 Teaspoon Ginger
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Fennel Seed — Crushed
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Pinch Saffron [actually, the saffron is just for color]
Directions
Line pie pan with 1 pie crust. Saute pork and chicken in butter until browned. Place in pie pan. Scatter cranberries or grapes over meat. Combine remaining ingredients, sprinkle over pie. Top with other pie crust, seal and vent. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
Serves 4
It’s an adaptation of a medieval recipe. Medieval cooking used a lot of saffron for its color. Omit it if you like.
As well, you can try any stufato (a northern Italian vegetable stew) like this one, which I found in a magazine years ago. It’s by Nika Hazelton:
Tuscan Vegetable Stew
Makes about 3 quarts, serving about 6
2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium head romaine lettuce, finely shredded
2 pounds fresh peas, shelled, or 1 10-ounce box frozen peas
1 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
2 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled, or 1 10-ounce box frozen lima beans, or a pound of edamame (green soybeans, and very good in this stew)
1/3 to 1/2 cup full-flavored extra-virgin olive oil [This was in the original recipe. I omit the olive oil for heart-healthy reasons. I do not miss it]
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper (a generous 1/2 teaspoon to start, then serve the soup with a peppermill to add more at the table)
Freshly grated Parmesan fat-free cheese (Kraft Free or any Lisanatti cheese substitute)
Directions
Spread the tomatoes over the bottom of a 5 to 6-quart pot.
Top the tomatoes with a layer of onions.
Sprinkle with garlic.
Add a layer of zucchini.
Top the zucchini with the lettuce.
Top the lettuce with the peas.
Sprinkle half the parsley and all the basil over the peas.
Add the beans.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup parsley over the vegetables.
Drizzle the olive oil over everything. [or not, if you omit it as I do.]
Cook, covered, over low to medium heat for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables start releasing their liquid. Do not stir. Do not even remove the cover for 10 minutes.
At this point, add salt and pepper to taste, reduce the heat to low, stir and mix vegetables well. Cook, over low heat, covered, for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender but not mushy; do not overcook. Do not add water; the vegetables have enough water of their own.
Serve hot, lukewarm or at room temperature. Pass the grated cheese separately.
(I substitute Lisanatti cheese substitute for real cheese. It’s the best one I know.)
Now, while I use quite a bit of tofu, using it takes a little practice. It has a “tang” to it that needs to be mellowed in many sauce recipes, but it can be very good for making a low-fat alfredo sauce that is superb on pasta. Here’s one from the “Fighting Fear of Tofu” website that I tweak just a little:
12-oz package fettucini, fusili, or other pasta (I’ve even used orzo)
3 cloves garlic, crushed
16-ounce tub silken tofu
handful of fresh parsley
handful of fresh basil or a very healthy sprinkling of dried basil
1/2 cup low-fat milk, rice milk, or soymilk
3 tablespoons of Smart Balance spread or Take Control
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Grated fresh Parmesan cheese, preferably organic, or Parmesan-style soy cheese for topping
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the noodles in rapidly simmering water until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes, then drain.
Now, the original recipe says:
“In the meantime, heat the margarine a small skillet. Add the crushed garlic cloves and sauté over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are golden. Remove from the heat and discard the garlic cloves.”
OK., but I like garlic so much that I don’t bother with this step. I just crush the garlic and throw it in the blender along with the Smart Balance.
Combine the tofu and milk in a food processor or blender and pour in the melted margarine from the skillet. Process until completely smooth and creamy. Warm it in a sauce pan on the stove. Combine the hot, drained noodles and the sauce in a large serving bowl and toss together. Season to taste with freshly ground pepper and toss again. Serve at once. Pass around the Kraft Free, soy, or Lisanatti Parmesan cheese to whoever wants some.
Learn to roast vegetables and stuff them with all kinds of condiments. Roasting makes them sweet, and a roast butternut squash with orange marmalade in it or canned cranberries (not just the sauce) or peppered with peas with dill, is great.
These can get you started. There are many to find and many to adapt once you konw how to. It’s simple to do, and you can make your table just as delicious cooking low-fat as any other can be.
I have several vegetarian cookbooks, and I always find a few wonderful recipes in each one. Omit the oil or cheese, and they are as heart-healthy as anything can be.
When I bake bread–I do it weekly–I substitute a cup of gluten flour for a cup of the whole wheat. That way I can omit the salt (it’s used to strengthen the gluten, but with the extra gluten you don’t need to do that), and I omit the oil, too. I don’t miss it, and neither does anyone who eats it.
I’ve cooked fat-free or nearly so for years, and my whole family enjoys it, too.
Mangiamo!
Q: Is the Sacred heart diet healthy?
A: The only thing it will do is give you temporary diarrhea. No, it’s totally unhealthy.
Read and learn more about heart healthy foods. For more, visit the MyHeartyHeath.com website.
Q: What are some heart-healthy foods or meals?
Other than oatmeal…
What are some of the most heart-healthy foods and meals you know of?
Quick edit:
If you could specify whether or not the food actually helps your heart, or simply doesn’t hurt it, I’d appreciate it ^^
A: I was going to say oatmeal. Any vegetable and fruit except coconut and avocado — they have oil in them and cholesterol. Tuna — oil in tuna is good for the heart — Omega 3.
Q: can anyone tell me some heart healthy foods?
i ate so much junk food in the past. now i want to make my heart healthy again. what are some good foods?
A: chicken liver its true
Q: What are some heart healthy foods?
Foods that will keep your heart healthy, strong, and prevent heart disease and heart attacks.
A: Low fat, no transfats, lots of whole grain, vegetables, and fruit, walnuts and almonds, more fish and sources of Omega 3, less meat are some of the recommended foods for a healthy heart. A glass of red wine daily, two cups of coffee a day, 8 glasses of water a day, 3 glasses of cranberry juice daily, are some of the recommended fluids to take.
Q: Can anyone suggest some good “Healthy Heart” foods.?
Ok, I think that this is really ridiculous especially with all of this “politically correct” crap out there my 10 year old daughter is not have the traditional Valentine’s Day party at school. Instead they are having a “Healthy Heart Celebration” and concentrating on heart healthy foods. They made some suggestions for foods i.e. 100% juice, granola, peanut butter and crackers, unsalted baked pretzels, fruit and oatmeal cookies. Ok these foods are not going to fly with 10 year olds so I am looking for some creative healthy foods that are also kid friendly. Any suggestions. Thanks so much for your help.
I wish that I could say that this was a joke but its not. I was just as disgusted as you seem to be about this as well. I just wish that they could have to old fashioned Valentine’s Day Party that they used to have where you brought in the cheesey valentines, pink cookies and cupcakes and you had a container of juice to go with it.
Suz I like your ideas I think I will make the fruit salsa and cinnamon tortilla chips. Thanks.
A: Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Ingredients:
7 small flour or corn tortillas
1 tablespoon sugar
½ tablespoon cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450. Cut each tortilla into six wedges with knife. Mix cinnamon and sugar. Brush wedges with water and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Bake about 10 minutes or until crisp.
Nutrients: (six chips with ½ cup of Rainbow Fruit Salsa)
Makes: 42 chips
Calories: 189
Carbohydrates: 41g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 2g
Fiber: 3g
Source: Healthy Food for Healthy Kids
Deep-Dish Fruit Pie
This dessert is excellent with any fruit that’s in season.
Serves 8
6 cups fresh or frozen fruit (cherries, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, apples, apricots)
1/3 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (depends on juiciness of fruit)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 tablespoon lemon rind
Topping
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/4 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Preheat oven to 375° F.
In a small bowl, combine fruit, flour, sugar, and lemon rind. Stir to mix well. Pour into a deep-dish pie plate that is 9 inches in diameter. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients and mix well until evenly blended. Sprinkle over top of fruit. Bake 45 minutes.
Calories: 255
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 38 mg
Reprinted from American Heart Association Cookbook, 5th Edition.
Rainbow Fruit Salsa
Ingredients:
2 medium apples
1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
1 kiwi
1 orange
1 cup peaches, fresh or canned
2 tablespoons apple, apricot, or strawberry jelly or jam
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup orange juice, preferably fresh squeezed
*Fruit ingredients can be chopped individually or pulsed in a food processor until the consistency of salsa.
Directions:
Wash, peel, and finely chop all fruit. Put in large bowl. Mix jelly with brown sugar and orange juice and pour into fruit mixture. Serve with cinnamon tortilla chips.
Sugar & Spice Snack Mix
Ingredients
3 cups lightly sweetened toasted oats squares cereal
3 cups miniature no-salt-added pretzels
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup miniature marshmallows or dried fruit bits
Directions
Preheat oven to 325°. In a large plastic zip-lock bag, combine oat squares and pretzels. In a small bowl, stir together melted margarine, brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour over cereal mixture. Seal bag and gently shake mixture until well coated. Transfer to a baking sheet.
Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes, stirring once or twice. Spread mixture onto paper towels to cool. Add marshmallows or fruit and stir to mix.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Serves 14; 1/2 cup per serving.
Calories: 107
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Total Fat: 3g
Source: American Heart Association Quick And Easy Cookbook
Apple Volcanoes
Cut the top off an apple and discard the core. Fill the center of the apple with peanut butter. Sprinkle granola or raisins on top.
Bite into the apple and enjoy the peanut buttery eruption!
Q: Wade wants to know how nuts can be heart-healthy foods since they are high in fat. How can you enlighten Wade?
could it be the fat in nuts raises HDL-cholesterol, the fat in nuts raises LDL- cholesterol, the fat in nuts lowers HDL- cholesterol, or the fat in nuts lowers LDL- cholesterol?
A: Vegan_Mom wants to know if you are asking these questions out of your own curiosity or if you are asking them for homework questions.
Q: What are the TOP TEN Heart-Healthy foods?
List your (or another source’s) Top Ten Heart-Healthy foods.
If you can state why they are heart-healthy.
Thanks.
I’ve had 4 heart attacks and I’m 27.
ANagah.
A: oats
spinach
apples
raisins
fat free milk
yoga rt
green tea
egg whites
broccoli
Q: What are some heart healthy foods and drinks that prevent/remove cholesterol build up?
Make a list please
A: Monounsaturated fats actually raise your good cholesterol while lowering your bad cholesterol.
Also fiber is your heart’s best friend.
Q: What are some heart healthy foods that contain fat, but with low/no saturated fat?
Any brand names or general suggestions would be great, thanks!
A: If you’re not sure which fats or oils to use when cooking or baking, use this guide:
Choose
■Olive oil
■Canola oil
■Margarine labeled “trans fat-free”
■Cholesterol-lowering margarine, such as Benecol, Promise activ or Smart Balance
Avoid
■Butter
■Lard
■Bacon
■Gravy
■Cream sauce
■Nondairy creamers
■Hydrogenated margarine and shortening
■Cocoa butter, found in chocolate
■Coconut, palm, cottonseed and palm-kernel oils
This site covers a lot of other detail that are worth reading to show you what to choose and what to avoid.
Q: what are heart healthy foods both veg and nonveg in Indian condtions?
A: General
1. Make sure foods are not cooked with Transfts (Vanaspati, or Dalda)
2. Minimize the use of Ghee, and coconut oil
3. Use Canola oil, Mustard oil, Peanut oil, Olive oil for cooking and salad dressings.
4. Minimize use of whole milk and whole milk products. Use low fat milk, lowf fat yogurt, lowfat Paneer. Avoid cream (Malai), and Khoya
5. Minimize use of nuts. Limited use of walnuts, Pistachios, and almonds is acceptable
6. Minimize use of salt and sugar
7. Dont eat products made with Maida. Eat whole grain atta to make Roti
8. Eat brwon Basmati rice
9. Avoid foods high in cholesterol. Cholesterol is found in meats, eggs, whole dairy products.
10. Eggs are high in Cholestrol, but acceptable up to 6 per week
11. Eat fruits. Guava, Jamun, Phalsa are very good.
Vegetables
1. Eat Saag, a curry made with either Spinach, or Mustard greens. You can also have combination curries such as Carrot+Spinach. These greens have some some omega 3, helpful for heart. Eat green leafy vegetables: Spinach, Mustard greens, Beet greens, Bathua
2. Eat colorful vegetables: Kaddu (Indian Pumpkin) curry, Shakarkandi (Indian yams), Chukandar (Beet roots and green), Eggplant, Carrots, Green beans, tomatoes
3. Eat white vegetables in moderation: White potatoes, Mooli (White raddish), Cauliflower
Non-Vegetarian
1. Eat marine fish (saltwater fish). It is high in omega3. It has Cholesterol, but the omega 3 outweighs cholestrol here
2. Eat fresh water fish
3. Eat skinless chicken
4. Eat trimmed goat meat in moderation
5. Young buffalo is preferred over beef
Q: What are considered Heart Healthy foods?
A: It is important that you read product labels for salt and fat content. Salt levels should not exceed 2300mg/day, while fat should be limited to no more than 30% of total calories. Saturated fat should be limited to 7 %.
1) Avoid or limit sources of saturated fats, such as fatty cuts of meat (ie: Rib Eye), poultry skin ( ie: chicken), bacon,butter, whole milk, ice cream and cheese
2) Avoid or limit sources of trans fat, such as some snack foods, most margarine and commercially baked products.
3) Canned, processed, and preserved vegetables may have added salt
4) avoid palm or coconut oil
5) use olive or canola oil for cooking instead of vegetable oil. Substituting with corn, sunflower and safflower may also help
6) Eat fish 2-3 times a week.This may help lower blood fat levels and help prevent arteries from clogging
7) Broil, bake, roast, steam and/or grill foods to cut down on total fat
Add foods that are high in fiber like oatmeal, dried beans and peas, fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Doing so may help lower cholesterol
9) avoid or limit alcohol. Alcohol provides unneccesary calories and may increase blood pressure and triglycerides.
If you are at risk or have heart problems, your Doc can refer you to a Nutrionist that can help you to plan a weekly food menu. I hope that this helped. Here’s a Web:
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=537
Q: heart-healthy foods/recipes?
I’m almost 19 years old and I would like to incorporate more heart-healthy foods into my diet. I’m quite healthy as it is, but I had an ASD repair when I was 6 years old, so I would prefer to improve my diet even more. My heart is very healthy, and there is only a minimal chance that I will need another surgery when I am 40-50 to repair another leakage. I have very minimal leakage as it is, and that is normal. I go for checkups every six months; my next appointment is in August.
I know the heart-healthy foods pretty well — berries, vegetables (especially spinach, carrots, etc.), olive oil, nuts, fish… etc. but I would like some recipes, too. I would also like some options for when I go back to college in the fall (preferably foods that can be reheated in the microwave after being frozen, etc.). I will have a microwave and fridge, but there isn’t a stove in my dorm room (obviously) and I absolutely refuse to go to the resident cafeteria… it’s all processed food anyways. Last year, I made and froze plenty of individual portions of homemade, low-sodium soups, and I brought plenty of fruits and some vegetables to school with me. What else can I bring?
Finally, please keep in mind that I sometimes have difficulty swallowing particular foods due to my hyperthyroidism. I am getting the iodine treatment when I come back from Ireland in late July, but I still want to be careful about the foods that I eat so that I don’t choke.
Thanks so much for the help!
A: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/h_eating/h_recip.htm
Q: What are the best supplements for a healthy heart??? anyspecific foods?
im not trying to lose weight because i do alot alot of exercise as i am an ex college wrestler i just want to supplement with the best heart supplements around cuz my finance job is stressful as hell and i can hear my heart beating alot of the time when i deal with some clients or have to do crisis managment.
hlp anyone?????
(investment banking)
A: Dark chocolate. yummy.
Q: What are good foods and vitamins for getting a healthy heart and improving circulation?
Does anyone know what are good foods and vitamins for getting a healthy heart and improving circulation?
A: Omega 3’s and flaxseed oil.
Increased activity, daily, especially walking
Everything green, yellow, or leafy and lean meats
Salmon
Decreased stress or stress off-set with exercise so that it is not turned inward
Low-fat and high vitamin foods
Whole grain foods like oatmeal and many good cereals
Avoid products that have high fat, high cholesterol or have “high fructose corn syrup” or “enriched” anything in the first five ingredients. Lots of fruit and vegetables, lots of water, and a good exercise regimin.
Hope that helps.
Q: What foods can be considered heart healthy – what should I eat and what should I avoid?
I’ve been feeling a little pain in my chest and right arm lately – a bad sign for heart health, and the kicker is that I am not overweight and have a decent exercise routine – so my conclusion is that it is all the barbeque and fast food I have been shoving down my gullet for the past few months – so I guess it is time for a change in diet so I just needed to know (above question)
A: Getting regular exercise, not smoking, and controlling stress are just a few things health experts recommend, along with eating a variety of nutritious, heart-healthy foods that make up a healthy diet.
Spinach, blueberries, oatmeal and salmon, nuts, red wine, soy, brown rice and kidney beans. I also try to eat local and only what is in season, what is available to you locally is what is good for your health, and fast food isn’t an option!!
Q: what are some good heart healthy foods?
A: here are the top 10
1. blueberries
2. kale
3. strawberries
4. spinach
5. brussels sprouts
6. plums
7. broccoli
8. beets
9. oranges
10. red grapes
these are the best at helping to fix up heart damaging free radicals
Read and learn more about heart healthy food. For more, visit the MyHeartyHeath.com website.
Q: Does anyone have heart healthy soul food recipes and/or heart healthy authentic Mexican recipes?
I am a cardiologist and given the population I work with, I really need palate pleasing low fat/low salt recipes for African Americans and Mexicans with heart disease. Patients ask for these all the time. Ideas?
A: Use ground turkey rather than beef. Use fresh hot peppers instead of canned. Promote spices like garlic, pepper, basil, oregano instead of salt. There are salt free herb blends that are wonderful! Using an outdoor grill keeps fat off food too!
Q: Do you decorate your Easter eggs with heart-healthy food coloring?
A: Gluing one of those little St. Joseph’s aspirins on them is easy.
Just don’t cover them in glue and roll them in the aspirin’s or you’ll stroke right out.
Q: Does anybody have any good heart healthy recipes or suggestions on some good healthy junk food. ?
Just looking for some good healthy food that tastes good!
A: My favorites are the Nabisco 100-Calorie Snack Packs. They help my sweet tooth and my craving for snacks. There is a wide-variety of things to choose from. Lays Light Chips are only 75 calories a serving (even Baked Lays are 140 a serving). They are baked with Olestra.
Chicken Stir-Fry
3 oz Tyson’s pre-cooked diced chicken
1 cup of bagged Stir-Fry vegetables
2 tbs low-sodium Soy Sauce
1/2 cup Uncle Ben’s Brown Rice
Saute’ chicken until brown and softened.
Add vegetables and soy sauce until tender
Serve over rice.
Voila!!!
Q: What is one healthy food that is cheap and would last me through the week?
What is one healthy food that is cheap and would last me through the week? If I’m working with a tight budget, what kind of food is cheap and would last me through the week? More specifically, I would like heart healthy food and things that cost little but you get a lot of.
Oh yeah, it has to taste decent.
Pretend I got $25 a week for food.
A: like other posters said, rice and oatmeal. Whole grain is healthiest. Get creative with beans and barley too. You can buy the large cheap bag of chicken for like .70 cents a pound. Also you can save money by making your own recipes in large amounts and freeze them in meal sized bowls and save them for later on in the week or month. Buy some carrots and cabbage and add them to your recipes they are generally cheaper veggies.
Q: ABC soap watchers – do you know who makes the best heart healthy food by now?
A: This is just a guess, but I’ll say Campbell’s.
You should have had a V-8!!
Q: can anyone tell me some heart healthy foods?
i ate so much junk food in the past. now i want to make my heart healthy again. what are some good foods?
A: chicken liver its true
Q: Looking for ideas to cook for grandpa. Low fat No sodium, no sugar. Heart Healthy?
My grandma passed rescently and i was looking to cook my grandfather a home cooked meal. But i need some recipies for heart healthy food. And i was hopping for a dessert to. Low or no fat, NO SODIUM(salt),no sugar. Any web sites or recipies would be greatly appericated. THanks!!
A: There are lots of healthy meals and some sugar free desserts and baked goods on this website : http://www.recipesforvegans.co.uk
Q: What are some heart-healthy foods or meals?
Other than oatmeal…
What are some of the most heart-healthy foods and meals you know of?
Quick edit:
If you could specify whether or not the food actually helps your heart, or simply doesn’t hurt it, I’d appreciate it ^^
A: I was going to say oatmeal. Any vegetable and fruit except coconut and avocado — they have oil in them and cholesterol. Tuna — oil in tuna is good for the heart — Omega 3.
Q: What are some heart healthy foods?
Foods that will keep your heart healthy, strong, and prevent heart disease and heart attacks.
A: Low fat, no transfats, lots of whole grain, vegetables, and fruit, walnuts and almonds, more fish and sources of Omega 3, less meat are some of the recommended foods for a healthy heart. A glass of red wine daily, two cups of coffee a day, 8 glasses of water a day, 3 glasses of cranberry juice daily, are some of the recommended fluids to take.
Q: is “cholesterol-free” label in food heart healthy?
I’m doing a research for my project in school and i’ve had a hard time looking for information. do you think you can help me? if possible, can u put up a link for me to look up later?
A: There is two types of cholesterol
a good cholesterol and a bad cholesterol
LDL – bad
HDL- good
um, i’ll get you a link and leave it in sources..
Q: Can anyone suggest some good “Healthy Heart” foods.?
Ok, I think that this is really ridiculous especially with all of this “politically correct” crap out there my 10 year old daughter is not have the traditional Valentine’s Day party at school. Instead they are having a “Healthy Heart Celebration” and concentrating on heart healthy foods. They made some suggestions for foods i.e. 100% juice, granola, peanut butter and crackers, unsalted baked pretzels, fruit and oatmeal cookies. Ok these foods are not going to fly with 10 year olds so I am looking for some creative healthy foods that are also kid friendly. Any suggestions. Thanks so much for your help.
I wish that I could say that this was a joke but its not. I was just as disgusted as you seem to be about this as well. I just wish that they could have to old fashioned Valentine’s Day Party that they used to have where you brought in the cheesey valentines, pink cookies and cupcakes and you had a container of juice to go with it.
Suz I like your ideas I think I will make the fruit salsa and cinnamon tortilla chips. Thanks.
A: Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Ingredients:
7 small flour or corn tortillas
1 tablespoon sugar
½ tablespoon cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450. Cut each tortilla into six wedges with knife. Mix cinnamon and sugar. Brush wedges with water and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Bake about 10 minutes or until crisp.
Nutrients: (six chips with ½ cup of Rainbow Fruit Salsa)
Makes: 42 chips
Calories: 189
Carbohydrates: 41g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 2g
Fiber: 3g
Source: Healthy Food for Healthy Kids
Deep-Dish Fruit Pie
This dessert is excellent with any fruit that’s in season.
Serves 8
6 cups fresh or frozen fruit (cherries, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, apples, apricots)
1/3 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (depends on juiciness of fruit)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 tablespoon lemon rind
Topping
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/4 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Preheat oven to 375° F.
In a small bowl, combine fruit, flour, sugar, and lemon rind. Stir to mix well. Pour into a deep-dish pie plate that is 9 inches in diameter. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients and mix well until evenly blended. Sprinkle over top of fruit. Bake 45 minutes.
Calories: 255
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 38 mg
Reprinted from American Heart Association Cookbook, 5th Edition.
Rainbow Fruit Salsa
Ingredients:
2 medium apples
1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
1 kiwi
1 orange
1 cup peaches, fresh or canned
2 tablespoons apple, apricot, or strawberry jelly or jam
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup orange juice, preferably fresh squeezed
*Fruit ingredients can be chopped individually or pulsed in a food processor until the consistency of salsa.
Directions:
Wash, peel, and finely chop all fruit. Put in large bowl. Mix jelly with brown sugar and orange juice and pour into fruit mixture. Serve with cinnamon tortilla chips.
Sugar & Spice Snack Mix
Ingredients
3 cups lightly sweetened toasted oats squares cereal
3 cups miniature no-salt-added pretzels
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup miniature marshmallows or dried fruit bits
Directions
Preheat oven to 325°. In a large plastic zip-lock bag, combine oat squares and pretzels. In a small bowl, stir together melted margarine, brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour over cereal mixture. Seal bag and gently shake mixture until well coated. Transfer to a baking sheet.
Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes, stirring once or twice. Spread mixture onto paper towels to cool. Add marshmallows or fruit and stir to mix.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Serves 14; 1/2 cup per serving.
Calories: 107
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Total Fat: 3g
Source: American Heart Association Quick And Easy Cookbook
Apple Volcanoes
Cut the top off an apple and discard the core. Fill the center of the apple with peanut butter. Sprinkle granola or raisins on top.
Bite into the apple and enjoy the peanut buttery eruption!
Q: Heart healthy shopping list for the end of the week can you help?
Im just asking the public forum for a shopping list I can use this friday when I go to my local super market. Im trying to buy healthy food Items espeacilly heart healthy items . so if you want to contribute feel free to post a five item list and I’ll pick and choose from each.
Bonus
If I use the your entire list of five, you will receive best answere
(keep in mind that im new to eating healthy, so you might want to keep it simple)
Thanks
A: start out with shopping the perimeter of your local grocery store, which is usually contains the healthiest items such as fruits/vegetables, meats, dairy. Which should be the bulk of your diet. usually the center of grocery stores carry the crap, snacks, chips, anything totally processed… if you avoid that section… temptation can be avoided… here are some staples
*oatmeal…..the bulk kind not the packets which can be loaded with sugar. instead use splenda, and add blueberries, or other fruit
*blueberries..great antioxidant
*lean meats…. chicken breast, tilapia
*tons of frozen vegetables…they can last forever and the nutrients stay intact…..season those with some lean meats and make a stirfry…it’s delicious
*spices of your choice…they are the key to healthy eating and actually liking what you taste.
*yogurt…the sugar free 120 calories or less kind. good calcium.
* all fruits…they can fill you up when hungry, because most contain a lot of water.
and that’s basically the diet to go by. Eat those in majority, and it won’t matter if you eat bad every once in awhile. Just make sure to eat a VARIETY of vegetables and a variety of spices. so you don’t get bored. and good luck
Q: What are heart healthy snacks for a former junk food junkie?
Have just had an angioplasty & 2 stents put in. I must eat healthy, after a life time of eating the wrong things. Would love some ideas for snacks, in between meals.
A: Great you are now on the enlightened side!
fruit & veg. snacks: apple, banana, grapes, carrot sitcks, celery sticks with healty dip (eg. guacamole/hummus, beware of commercial prepared ones, they can be high on sodium, best is to make your own, take only 2 minutes with your food processor).
Dairy snack: low fat cheese (not more than 50g), low fat yogurt
Nuts: almonds and walnuts are know to be beneficial for hearts, portion: not more than a handful/day. Top it up with dry fruits (non syrup coated). Choose nuts that are not roasted and salted. (temperature alter the qality of the benefiting nut oil). Peanut butter (not more than 2 table spoon/day), choose the type that has no trans fat and salt, suger added.
carb: high fiber corn chips (the purple one has higer fiber), with healthy dip
Chocolate: as least more than 70% cocoa, only then it’s good for health, otherwise it’s still bad for you. limit 15-20g
You can start by shopping in those flaky organic supermarket, and get yourself educated by getting some nutrition books from your local library. Very soon, you will know what to buy and more importantly What Not to Buy in your local supermarket.
I get most of my stuff from the reqular supermarket, but some things you just have to get from an organic one.
The road to healthy eating is sometimes long, once in a while treat yourself to something you love, and eventually, your might find that you longer like the ‘wrong’ things. Good Luck!
Q: Wade wants to know how nuts can be heart-healthy foods since they are high in fat. How can you enlighten Wade?
could it be the fat in nuts raises HDL-cholesterol, the fat in nuts raises LDL- cholesterol, the fat in nuts lowers HDL- cholesterol, or the fat in nuts lowers LDL- cholesterol?
A: Vegan_Mom wants to know if you are asking these questions out of your own curiosity or if you are asking them for homework questions.
Q: What are some heart healthy foods and drinks that prevent/remove cholesterol build up?
Make a list please
A: Monounsaturated fats actually raise your good cholesterol while lowering your bad cholesterol.
Also fiber is your heart’s best friend.
Read and learn more about women’s heart health. For more, visit the MyHeartyHeath.com website.
Q: Why do companies like Becel margarine support heart health for women, but not men?
If you’re in Canada (maybe other countries too) and go to youtube.com, you might see an ad saying “help make women’s heart disease history”. I think this means the company, Becel, which makes margarine, donates money for health care research for women. But why do they discriminate against men? You could say it’s because women buy most of their margarine, but do women look at the ad and think “yay! All that money is helping to cure me” without thinking about their male relatives and friends?
Also why do you hear about breast cancer drives for women only, even though men sometimes die of the disease?
I thought heart disease was the #1 killer of everybody? And men are about twice as likely to die of a heart attack:
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4478
Don’t women shop for their husbands too? Do they care if hubby dies of a heart attack, or only themselves?
A: Because society only cares about the health of women( case in point heart disease, the number 1 killer of women over the age of 70, and a high up there killer of men between 30-50, so society thinks adding another year to ten year of life for an old useless lady{leaching off of SS checks chances are she didn’t earn} is a more worth while goal then adding an additional 20-30 years of life to men who are either in the middle of their most productive years or towards the end, but still productive).
Heart disease is an issue that is a good litmus test if someone is a man-hater or not. People who think women heart disease is more important are man-haters and should be avoided.
Q: what impact doese heart diease have on women’s health and wellness?
A: a very big impact for I watched a show on tv a true story and there was a lady on there that had heart disease and she had to give up work and everthing and certain foods and had 3 surgeries done and that helped her stay alive for a little while longer and she eventually died so just from watching that show it is no joke for i am no doctor or nothing like that but by seeing that was enough.
Q: I’ve was taking One-A-Day women’s that supports bone&breast& heart health .?
This vitamin makes my heart beat faster and i don’t feel good, is this normal?
A: That is not normal. They make an “All Day Energy” vitamin that has caffeine in it; so that would make sense. They might also have one that has ginseng in it – so maybe that could do the same. But it sounds like you are taking the regular one, so that shouldn’t happen. I would stop taking it and mention it to your physician at your next visit.
Q: Why do women’s health issues get so much more attention than men’s? Ex. Breast Cancer, Heart Disease?
Corporations use issues such as Breast Cancer Awareness and Heart Disease for Marketing campaigns and the public falls for it. Do men and children not get sick? What is awareness..how does that DO anything.
A: I think its part of the unspoken American culture in denial to not talk about men’s health issues as much as women’s. Men still have this mocheasmo that keeps them from accepting such health problems. I do think the trend is starting to fade though.
And on the flip side while health issues like prostate or testicalur cancer do not get as much publicity as women health issues – ads about male enhancement and preventing baldness are huge.
Q: Women’s Health Initiative 2006, DART 1989, Lyon Diet Heart Study 1994 Will You Look These Up Too?
LOOK THESE UP, TOO.
PRINT OUT THIS ARTICLE AND CONFRONT YOUR DOCTOR TODAY!
HERE IT IS
http://www.lowcarbmuscle.com/forums.php?t=162
A: What’s your question, and why should we pay attention to such old studies?
Q: Wouldn’t long-term hostility affect women’s hearts as much or more than men’s? Why not?
New research: “Hostility In Women Does Not Affect Their Long Term Heart Health”: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/11/051115171537.htm
According to the study: “There was a sex difference in the impact of hostility. After taking account of other influential factors men with *high* hostility scores were *twice* as likely to have recurrent episodes of poor heart health as men with *low* hostility scores.
But there was no difference among the women, irrespective of their hostility scores.
It is unclear how hostility affects cardiovascular health, say the authors, but they suggest that hostility management may be helpful in men to prevent recurrent heart disease.”
Wouldn’t long-term hostility affect women’s hearts as much or more than men’s? Why not? I don’t get why it’s affecting men so much more.
A: I agree. The heart is a fragile organ for both sexes. If women are less prone to heart disease it is because of a better diet. That’s the only thing it could be. We shouldn’t ignore concrete science like what you just posted. I enjoyed reading a factual article free of politics for a change.
Q: need a persuasive essay topic for women’s health?
i have narrowed it down to 3 leading problems in womens health,
1) Heart Disease
2)Lung Cancer (since its even more problematic in women that breast cancer)
3) Breast Cancer
some points i have with heart disease are that it kills 2X as many women than all cancers, only 13%of women actually thin its a threat to their health and yea
for lung cancer i havent got much and same with breast cancer
so I need help with choosing a topic, and then i need something to argue about, ex) smoking causes lung cancer, and things i can persuade the reader for my essay would be great
btw this is for an english persuasive essay, so personal experience, and knowledge is also appreciated. Thank you!
A: You could possibly argue that women who don’t stay physically active or eat the proper nutrients that they should are linked to many health disorders.
then you can state what it can cause;
(a) Heart disease
(b) Lung Cancer
(c) Breast Cancer
Hope I have helped.
Can you answer mine, please and thank-you.
Felicia
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApjCqRWgqGu.yuuNyHidQsPAFQx.;_ylv=3?qid=20091121104425AAR05qV
Q: which of the following statements about women’s health is correct ?
Which of the following statements about women’s health is correct?
a. More women die of cardiovascular disease than of all forms of cancer combined
b. More women die of breast cancer than of any other kind of cancer.
c. More women die of breast cancer than of heart disease.
e. The most common cause of death in men is cardiovascular disease, whereas the mostcommon cause of death in women is now lung cancer.
What is the answer ?
A: I would have to say A and then cancer is the second disease that most women die of.
Q: Why does the Cholesterol Theory SCAM continue?
The Cholesterol Theory is NOT supported by any of the scientific reserach yet it thrives.
Clinical Dietary Intervention Trials have completely failed to lower Coronary Heart Disease mortality or overall mortality from the use of saturated fat restriction.
So what does this scam continue?
www.theomnivore.com/Uffe_Ravnskov_Sydney_Visit.html
www.theomnivore.com
www.ravnskov.nu/myth8.htm
www.ravnskov.nu/cholesterol.htm
Look these up at a Medical University Library and confirm it for yourselves.
Here are some of the 18 to date
Sydney Diet Heart Study
National Diet Heart Stsudy
Oslo Diet Heart Study
Bierenbaum et al
Ball et al
Los Angeles Veterans Administration Study
Medical Research Council
Lyon Diet Heart Study
Women’s Health Intitiative
theory.
Anthony Colpo’s book The Great Cholesterol CON provides PROOF of the SCAM.
You would be PURPLE if you saw the lack of scientific basis behind it.
A: Saturated fat and cholesterol are different. And how can you say “completely failed to lower” CHD…? Obviously lowering your intake of sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol (it should be all three, not just saturated fat) help with reducing heart disease. But eat what you want, it’s up to you.
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Cancer, Women’s Health, Diet & Fitness, Hardware&Software, Online Money Making,?…..?
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http://women-healthcre.blogspot.com
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Q: Women’s health: What could be wrong…………………………?
I am 22 years old and female. For the last 3 years, I have been constantly tired. I sleep during most of my spare time. Sometimes my heart beat feels irregular. I have a hard time completely tasks and would rather go to sleep.
A: Have you ever had glandular fever? My husband had this when he was 17 or 18 years and now mid to late 30’s and is still suffering from this problem.
High cholesterol, hypothyroidism and diabetes all can make you feel like this. Another cause can be poor intestinal problems can also cause excessive tiredness too. Try an internal cleanse program and see if this helps.
FIRST before anything else
As per the other person’s answer, I would be very inclined to get the Docs advise before doing anything else.
Q: WOMEN”S HEALTH! HELP PLEASE!?
This is in women’s health ‘cuz i want a woman’s opinion…?
i’m a 14 year old girl.
i am infatuated with (i got critized before for using the word love..) a guy. he’s 16, a sophmore, (‘im a freshman) and my best friend. lets call him ry.
we tell each other everything, and we have since we met four years ago. when his gf brokeup with him, he came to me to talk and cry… we have hugged in real life before too.
whenever i’m sad, i go to him. and sometimes he’ll send texts like “-hugs-” or sometimes even “<3" and my heart flutters....
the other night he was sorta down so he was texting me. he was like “-hugs- i’m glad i have you as a friend…” and i’m like “-hugs- i’m glad to have you too…” then he was like “if it wasn’t for you, i would never talk…”
does it sound like he likes me? please answer. and is the age difference weird?
***we have a day off of school today… i’m going to ask him to hang out! tips??!?***
A: There’s only 2 years difference between you so…not a problem, although sometimes in high school it seems like dog years. You say he’s your best friend, well right now he needs a friend and that’s what he sees you as. This crush thing can be kind of tricky but it’s an age old story. It’s going to take time for him to get over this breakup and it truly isn’t a good idea to rush into anything and you don’t want to get into a situation where you may become the rebound girl and ruin the friendship that you have. When a little time has past you could ask him how he feels about your relationship but you’re going to have to be tactful and let him know that you are feeling just a little more than just pals. But for now be patient. You’d just confuse him and scare him off. Just be his friend right now and let him know you’re there for him. As far as hanging out. Just do what you always do, or go to a movie. Zombieland is really good. I just went to see it. It’s funny and for sure he’d like it.
Q: Is it true that Women with big hips live longer?
I have found this research paper about the women’s health on internet. A Swedish scientist named Dr. Lauren Lissner spend 24 years on this research and found out this result. I am quoting this as follows:
A study looking at the hip sizes of around 1,400 women found that those with a larger circumfrance were less likely to suffer from diabetes and heart disease. The hip measurements of Swedish women aged 38 to 60 were taken between 1968 and 1969 and the subjects were followed up 24 years later. The research, which will be revealed at a European conference on obesity in Vienna this week, found that women with a hip size greater than 41in were likely to live longer.
Prof Lauren Lissner, of the Centre for Nutritional Epidemiology at Goteborg University in Sweden, said: “With everything else remaining constant, a lower fat distribution does seem to be beneficial. The women we looked at were all of average weight, between 60kg and 65kg [9st 6lb and 10st 3lb], with a body mass index of between 20 and 25.
“A simplification of our result is that if two women had the same body mass index – weight divided by height squared – the one with the larger hips is better off.” Prof Lissner stressed that none of the women in the study had been obese and that there was an obvious correlation between very large hips and heart disease.
A: Yes, the research paper abstract is avaialble at:
http://www.obesityresearch.org/cgi/content/abstract/9/10/644
Two sexes have significant difference between their
prakruti and physical pratikruti. (nature and appearance)While a woman can be compared to
silk cloth, man to jute cloth. Woman is “prakruti” according to
Indian philosophy. The differences in the body chemistry and minds
are two poles apart. According to Indian customs, cremation requires
burning the body. The last to resist burning to ashes are pelvic
bones in case of women, while similar bones in men are shoulder
bones. Hence the name “prakruti” or “kshetra” for women,
while “Purush” for men, meaning warrior principle, accomplishment-
achievement ambition in men. Many psychiatrists and students of
various branches of social sciences have struggled throughout their
lifetimes to study these differences.
Author has seen many women aged more than 90 and having very silky skin and hair. They had more than ten children and large hips. This means that they have good fertility too. The Vatsayana, (the equivalent of Masters and Johnson in west), who wrote Kamasutra, the oldest treatise on sex and man/woman relationship, describes woman with large hips as “hastini”, the one who looks like an elephant. Do you know the life of elephant?
Vatsaayana says that the hastini woman easy to satisfy in sex, bears more children, her deliveries are easy and is very much attached to children, She has generally large breasts too and feeds every baby well. In short she is destined to be a good mother!
So Dr Lauren Lissner, you have reinvented wheel. Indians have exhausted almost every subject in which west is interested.
By the way, you may have some more info on man/woman difference at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ayurvedaonline/message/4622
Q: Women’s health;; help please!?
pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease help meeeeeee!
next wendsday, me and my sports group are going to be in a haloween parade.
the guy i have a crush on is going. there will be about two hours when we’re just sitting.. in the cold……. together……. aloneeee… the problem is,my dad is coming too…….
but usually my dad gets detained. so here’s the relationship between me and this guy:::::
i’m a 14 year old girl.
i am infatuated with (i got critized before for using the word love..) a guy. he’s 16, a sophmore, (‘im a freshman) and my best friend. lets call him ry.
we tell each other everything, and we have since we met four years ago. when his gf brokeup with him, he came to me to talk and cry… we have hugged in real life before too.
whenever i’m sad, i go to him. and sometimes he’ll send texts like “-hugs-” or sometimes even “<3" and my heart flutters....
the other night he was sorta down so he was texting me. he was like “-hugs- i’m glad i have you as a friend…” and i’m like “-hugs- i’m glad to have you too…” then he was like “if it wasn’t for you, i would never talk…”
does it sound like he likes me? please answer. and is the age difference weird?
A: I really like to read it… So innocent and sweet.
But i would say if you are not in hurry, and not sure what to do,, wait for sometimes and do what your heart says. Its all on how much you like the boy.
and would love to listen more from both of you. Add me : ajaydabs – my yahoo id.
Q: Heart Palpitations, fast heartbeat it’s anxiety, how do I treat without resorting to meds?
Out of the blue I get palpitations and a fast heartbeat. It may last for a few hours or a whole day. I know it is anxiety (or hormones–I often get them a week before my period).
My pulse can go up to 110 at reast. What can I do to bring about a calming effect without having to take anti-anxiety meds?
I’m writing this in women’s health since it usually occurs a wk prior to period.
A: moderate cooling of the body will cause systemic vasoconstriction and thus increase blood pressure. A physiological system known as baroreflex will reduce heart rate whenever blood pressure goes up and vice versa.
For example, you could try a gradual cold shower at 20 degrees Celsius. In my experience it’s pretty easy to do and seems to be safe.
I should say that severe cooling of the body such as immersion in ice-cold water will raise BOTH blood pressure and heart rate and also lower core body temperature (will cause hypothermia).
Read and learn more about heart health nutrition. For more, visit the MyHeartyHeath.com website.
Q: Any Health and Nutrition people out there?
I know juice is good for your brain and tea is good for your heart but if you mix the two do you get the best of both worlds or does it change them chemically into something harmful? Also is it good for a person to mix fruit juice and milk?
A: I wouldn’t see anything wrong with mixing milk and juice (other than the taste). If you made it into a smoothie with some fresh fruits as opposed to mixing straight juice and milk it would be tasty and have greater health benefits. I have never heard of someone having an adverse reaction to mixing tea and juice, but for flavor and added health benefits, I might suggest adding almond milk (extra dose of protein) or lemon (packed with antioxidants and vitamin C) to your tea.
Q: CURIOUS: Is there any area of vitamin nutrition that is left out that is important for this person’s health ?
Taking B complex, Amino Acids, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic acid for joints. And C-0-Q-10 for heart.
Is this complete , or is there an area of supplements that is being left out? Any suggestions for supplements to make it more complete, or well rounded health wise?
A: If you are female and of reproductive age, there are a couple of things that you might add:
Calcium – for bones
Iron – for blood
Folate – to protect against birth defects. They have recently upped the recommended dose for women who might become pregnant. However, there might also be cancer risks associated with excessive consumption.
In general, and with the exceptions of the three things I mention above in women, a well balanced diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegitables will cover your nutritional needs. If you really think your diet doesn’t cover your needs, perhaps you could visit a nutritionist or ask your OB-GYN for further advice.
Q: CURIOUS: Is there any area of vitamin nutrition that is left out that is important for this person’s health ?
Taking B complex, Amino Acids, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic acid for joints. And C-0-Q-10 for heart.
Is this complete , or is there an area of supplements that is being left out? Any suggestions for supplements to make it more complete, or well rounded health wise?
A: It all depends on your personal needs and your diet. If you don’t eat much meat and you are anemic, you should take iron (only if a doctor advises you to). If you are a woman, you should take calcium. If you eat a typical American diet, you get all of the B vitamins you need. And I’m not sure if hyaluronic acid or CoQ10 have been proven to do anything as supplements. Amino acids are just the building blocks of protein, and while there are some with specific uses (Lysine helps stop some viruses, for instance) you don’t need them.
Q: Nutrition an Health?
Here’s the final word on nutrition and health.
It’s a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting medical
studies.
The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks
than the British or Americans.
The French eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks
than the British or Americans.
The Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart
attacks than the British or Americans.
The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and also suffer
fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.
The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and
fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.
CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is
apparently what kills you!
Nutrition AND Health, sorry
A: sweet… funny..
Q: Do you believe these studies on nutrition and health:?
After an exhaustive review of the research literature,
here’s the final word on nutrition and health.
1. Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
2.Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
3.Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
4.Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer
fewer heart attacks than us.
5.Germans drink beer and eat lots of fatty sausages and
suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
6.The French eat fois-gras, full fat cheese and drink red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
A: Perhaps we Americans have lost the notion of portion control and moderation. I can’t speak for every nationality, but as a rule, the Japanese, Chinese, and French all eat relatively small portions compared to normal Americans. In America, supersize is in, and so is cardiac disease…..A little bit of fat is healthy; buckets full over a lifetime kills. A little bit of red wine is healthy; buckets kill….
Q: Poll:Do you agree with my final word on nutrition and health?
For those of you who watch what you eat , here’s the final word on nutrition and health. It’s a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies.
1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
CONCLUSION
Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
A: Thanks jimi, this one really make my day!~lol~! However, the conclusion should be, eat and drink whatever and however much you like, American still got the most heart attacks because they love collecting datas on them!~lol~!
Q: Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Final?
92%!!!! You are welcome 
1.
Nutrition is the process of the body using the foods that we eat in order to sustain life. (1 point)
• (1 pt) True
• (0 pts) False
1 /1 point
2.
A high intake of fats has become a problem because of its direct relationship to heart disease and cancer. (1 point)
• (1 pt) True
• (0 pts) False
1 /1 point
3.
Risk factors: (1 point)
• (0 pts) refer to being in good shape or physical condition
• (0 pts) the processes and functions of the body
• (0 pts) social needs, social behaviors, and social problems
• (1 pt) traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease
1 /1 point
4.
Flexibility (1 point)
• (0 pts) the ability of a tendon to move through its full range of motion
• (1 pt) the ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion
• (0 pts) the ability of a muscle to move through its full range of motion
• (0 pts) the ability of a ligament to move through its full range of motion
1 /1 point
5.
A condition in which the pancreas does not produce and/or utilize enough insulin to meet the body’s needs: (1 point)
• (0 pts) type 1 Diabetes
• (1 pt) type 2 Diabetes
• (0 pts) pancreatitis
• (0 pts) none of the above
1 /1 point
6.
Health-related factors refer to: (1 point)
• (0 pts) cardiovascular efficiency
• (0 pts) muscular strength and endurance
• (0 pts) flexibility and body composition
• (1 pt) all of the above
1 /1 point
7.
Balance is: (1 point)
• (1 pt) the ability to maintain control of your body while stationary or moving
• (0 pts) the ability to combine strength and speed in activities such as throwing and jumping
• (0 pts) our ability to use the senses to produce accurate movements
• (0 pts) the ability to change direction of your body quickly
1 /1 point
Note: Questions 8 and 9 were entered in error. Please select any answer choice to receive 1 point. These questions will be removed for the ‘10-11 school year.
8.
__________ is a type of connective tissue found between the bones which allows for the smooth movement of joints. (1 point)
• (1 pt) Cartilage
• (1 pt) Synovium
• (1 pt) A tendon
• (1 pt) A ligament
1 /1 point
9.
The _____joints allow for turning and rotation. (1 point)
• (1 pt) pivot
• (1 pt) hinge
• (1 pt) ball and socket
• (1 pt) gliding
1 /1 point
10.
Obesity refers to a condition of being ____ % or more overweight than an ideal body weight. (1 point)
• (0 pts) 20
• (1 pt) 30
• (0 pts) 40
• (0 pts) 50
1 /1 point
Note: This question was entered in error. Please select any answer choice to receive 1 point. It will be removed for the ‘10-11 school year.
11.
Stretches that do not involve motionand are held for a brief period of time are called: (1 point)
• (1 pt) isometric stretches
• (1 pt) static stretches
• (1 pt) isotonic
• (1 pt) PNF stretches
1 /1 point
12.
The pulmonary valve and the aortic valve ____ as the ventricles begin to contract. (1 point)
• (0 pts) close
• (1 pt) open
• (0 pts) contract
• (0 pts) relax
1 /1 point
13.
_________ gradually become smaller and smaller and divide into capillaries. (1 point)
• (0 pts) Veins
• (1 pt) Arteries
• (0 pts) Capillaries
• (0 pts) Alveoli
1 /1 point
14.
________________refers to the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest, between beats. (1 point)
• (0 pts) Blood Pressure
• (0 pts) Systolic pressure
• (1 pt) Diastolic pressure
• (0 pts) Intra-cranial pressure
1 /1 point
15.
What is a muscle fiber? (1 point)
• (1 pt) the functional unit of a cell
• (0 pts) the neuron that conducts impulses for a muscle contraction
• (1 pt) the single cell of a muscle
• (0 pts) none of the above
1 /1 point
16.
The organ that produces hormones such as insulin in order to break down and use food is: (1 point)
• (0 pts) the kidneys
• (1 pt) the pancreas
• (0 pts) the intestines
• (0 pts) the colon
1 /1 point
17.
According to the lesson content, the average adult body is about ____% water. (1 point)
• (0 pts) 30
• (0 pts) 45
• (1 pt) 55
• (1 pt) 60
1 /1 point
18.
__________ occurs when the body loses an excessive amount of water. It is can be caused by a number of things including excessive sweating without fluid replacement, drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and improper diet. (1 point)
• (0 pts) Hyperthermia
• (0 pts) Hyponatremia
• (1 pt) Dehydration
• (0 pts) Hypotension
1 /1 point
19.
_________is an abnormal loss of normal bone density that causes bones to become porous, fragile, and brittle. (1 point)
• (0 pts) Osteoarthritis
• (1 pt) Osteoporosis
• (0 pts) Ketosis
• (0 pts) None of the above
1 /1 point
A: Do you have questions 20-50? =S I’m so far behind and could really use the help to get something out of the way, lol. Thanks in advance
Q: Health, Fitness, and Nutrition HELP?
1. Nutrition is the process of the body using the foods that we eat in order to sustain life. (1 point)
True
False
2. A high intake of fats has become a problem because of its direct relationship to heart disease and cancer. (1 point)
True
False
3. Risk factors: (1 point)
refer to being in good shape or physical condition
the processes and functions of the body
social needs, social behaviors, and social problems
traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease
4. Flexibility (1 point)
the ability of a tendon to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a muscle to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a ligament to move through its full range of motion
5. A condition in which the pancreas does not produce and/or utilize enough insulin to meet the body’s needs: (1 point)
type 1 Diabetes
type 2 Diabetes
pancreatitis
none of the above
6. Health-related factors refer to: (1 point)
cardiovascular efficiency
muscular strength and endurance
flexibility and body composition
all of the above
7. Balance is: (1 point)
the ability to maintain control of your body while stationary or moving
the ability to combine strength and speed in activities such as throwing and jumping
our ability to use the senses to produce accurate movements
the ability to change direction of your body quickly
8. __________ is a type of connective tissue found between the bones which allows for the smooth movement of joints. (1 point)
Cartilage
Synovium
A tendon
A ligament
9. The _____joints allow for turning and rotation. (1 point)
pivot
hinge
ball and socket
gliding
10. Obesity refers to a condition of being ____ % or more overweight than an ideal body weight. (1 point)
20
30
40
50
11. Stretches that do not involve motionand are held for a brief period of time are called: (1 point)
isometric stretches
static stretches
isotonic
PNF stretches
12. The pulmonary valve and the aortic valve ____ as the ventricles begin to contract. (1 point)
close
open
contract
relax
13. _________ gradually become smaller and smaller and divide into capillaries. (1 point)
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Alveoli
14. ________________refers to the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest, between beats. (1 point)
Blood Pressure
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Intra-cranial pressure
15. What is a muscle fiber? (1 point)
the functional unit of a cell
the neuron that conducts impulses for a muscle contraction
the single cell of a muscle that is responsible for protein production
none of the above
16. The organ that produces hormones such as insulin in order to break down and use food is: (1 point)
the kidneys
the pancreas
the intestines
the colon
17. According to the lesson content, the average adult body is about ____% water. (1 point)
30
45
55
60
18. __________ occurs when the body loses an excessive amount of water. It is can be caused by a number of things including excessive sweating without fluid replacement, drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and improper diet. (1 point)
Hyperthermia
Hyponatremia
Dehydration
Hypotension
19. _________is an abnormal loss of normal bone density that causes bones to become porous, fragile, and brittle. (1 point)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Ketosis
None of the above
20. _________ is a condition which occurs when waste products (called ketones) build up in the blood and results in the body utilizing fat as its main source of energy. (1 point)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Ketosis
None of the above
21. ___________are a complex set of characteristics that make a person unique, and are influenced by heredity, environment, and behavior. (1 point)
Relationships
Imbalances
Personalities
Emotions
22. Feeling “safe” with family members is an important element of __________ and is vital to the way we conduct ourselves in life situations and choosing other healthy relationships with friends and life-partners. (1 point)
self-awareness
self-esteem
personality
self-control
23. Often teens who experiment with drugs grow into adults who are afflicted with drug addictions. (1 point)
True
False
24. Some of the warning signs of teen drug abuse are changes in dress style, discipline problems, and new friends who are disinterested in school or family related activities. (1 point)
True
False
25. For many users, nicotine is as addictive as heroin or cocaine. (1 point)
True
False
A: 1. True
2. True
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. B
11. B
12. B
13. B
14. C
15. A
16. B
17. C
18. C
19. B
20. C
21. C
22. C
23. True
24. True
25. True
26. B
27. A
28. A
29. B
30. A
31. A
32. A
33.C
34. B
35. A
36. A
37. True
38. False
39. True
40. A
41.D
42.B
43.C
44. B
45. True
46. A
47. B
48. True
49. False
50. A
Q: HELP in Health, Fitness, and Nutrition?
1. Nutrition is the process of the body using the foods that we eat in order to sustain life. (1 point)
True
False
2. A high intake of fats has become a problem because of its direct relationship to heart disease and cancer. (1 point)
True
False
3. Risk factors: (1 point)
refer to being in good shape or physical condition
the processes and functions of the body
social needs, social behaviors, and social problems
traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease
4. Flexibility (1 point)
the ability of a tendon to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a muscle to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a ligament to move through its full range of motion
5. A condition in which the pancreas does not produce and/or utilize enough insulin to meet the body’s needs: (1 point)
type 1 Diabetes
type 2 Diabetes
pancreatitis
none of the above
6. Health-related factors refer to: (1 point)
cardiovascular efficiency
muscular strength and endurance
flexibility and body composition
all of the above
7. Balance is: (1 point)
the ability to maintain control of your body while stationary or moving
the ability to combine strength and speed in activities such as throwing and jumping
our ability to use the senses to produce accurate movements
the ability to change direction of your body quickly
8. __________ is a type of connective tissue found between the bones which allows for the smooth movement of joints. (1 point)
Cartilage
Synovium
A tendon
A ligament
9. The _____joints allow for turning and rotation. (1 point)
pivot
hinge
ball and socket
gliding
10. Obesity refers to a condition of being ____ % or more overweight than an ideal body weight. (1 point)
20
30
40
50
11. Stretches that do not involve motionand are held for a brief period of time are called: (1 point)
isometric stretches
static stretches
isotonic
PNF stretches
12. The pulmonary valve and the aortic valve ____ as the ventricles begin to contract. (1 point)
close
open
contract
relax
13. _________ gradually become smaller and smaller and divide into capillaries. (1 point)
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Alveoli
14. ________________refers to the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest, between beats. (1 point)
Blood Pressure
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Intra-cranial pressure
15. What is a muscle fiber? (1 point)
the functional unit of a cell
the neuron that conducts impulses for a muscle contraction
the single cell of a muscle that is responsible for protein production
none of the above
16. The organ that produces hormones such as insulin in order to break down and use food is: (1 point)
the kidneys
the pancreas
the intestines
the colon
17. According to the lesson content, the average adult body is about ____% water. (1 point)
30
45
55
60
18. __________ occurs when the body loses an excessive amount of water. It is can be caused by a number of things including excessive sweating without fluid replacement, drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and improper diet. (1 point)
Hyperthermia
Hyponatremia
Dehydration
Hypotension
19. _________is an abnormal loss of normal bone density that causes bones to become porous, fragile, and brittle. (1 point)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Ketosis
None of the above
20. _________ is a condition which occurs when waste products (called ketones) build up in the blood and results in the body utilizing fat as its main source of energy. (1 point)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Ketosis
None of the above
21. ___________are a complex set of characteristics that make a person unique, and are influenced by heredity, environment, and behavior. (1 point)
Relationships
Imbalances
Personalities
Emotions
22. Feeling “safe” with family members is an important element of __________ and is vital to the way we conduct ourselves in life situations and choosing other healthy relationships with friends and life-partners. (1 point)
self-awareness
self-esteem
personality
self-control
23. Often teens who experiment with drugs grow into adults who are afflicted with drug addictions. (1 point)
True
False
24. Some of the warning signs of teen drug abuse are changes in dress style, discipline problems, and new friends who are disinterested in school or family related activities. (1 point)
True
False
25. For many users, nicotine is as addictive as heroin or cocaine. (1 point)
True
False
A: Okay, I have ALL the right answers for starters and I’m gonna help you because I KNOW how freaking hard it is near this time of the year…I’m too lazy to seperate this shit lol
1. Nutrition is the process of the body using the foods that we eat in order to sustain life. (1 point)
(1 pt) True
(0 pts) False
2. A high intake of fats has become a problem because of its direct relationship to heart disease and cancer. (1 point)
(1 pt) True
(0 pts) False
3. Risk factors: (1 point)
(0 pts) refer to being in good shape or physical condition
(0 pts) the processes and functions of the body
(0 pts) social needs, social behaviors, and social problems
(1 pt) traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease
4. Flexibility (1 point)
(0 pts) the ability of a tendon to move through its full range of motion
(1 pt) the ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion
(0 pts) the ability of a muscle to move through its full range of motion
(0 pts) the ability of a ligament to move through its full range of motion
5. A condition in which the pancreas does not produce and/or utilize enough insulin to meet the body’s needs: (1 point)
(0 pts) type 1 Diabetes
(1 pt) type 2 Diabetes
(0 pts) pancreatitis
(0 pts) none of the above
6. Health-related factors refer to: (1 point)
(0 pts) cardiovascular efficiency
(0 pts) muscular strength and endurance
(0 pts) flexibility and body composition
(1 pt) all of the above
7. Balance is: (1 point)
(1 pt) the ability to maintain control of your body while stationary or moving
(0 pts) the ability to combine strength and speed in activities such as throwing and jumping
(0 pts) our ability to use the senses to produce accurate movements
(0 pts) the ability to change direction of your body quickly
8. __________ is a type of connective tissue found between the bones which allows for the smooth movement of joints. (1 point)
(1 pt) Cartilage
(0 pts) Synovium
(0 pts) A tendon
(0 pts) A ligament
9. The _____joints allow for turning and rotation. (1 point)
(1 pt) pivot
(0 pts) hinge
(0 pts) ball and socket
(0 pts) gliding
10. Obesity refers to a condition of being ____ % or more overweight than an ideal body weight. (1 point)
(0 pts) 20
(1 pt) 30
(0 pts) 40
(0 pts) 50
11. Stretches that do not involve motionand are held for a brief period of time are called: (1 point)
(0 pts) isometric stretches
(1 pt) static stretches
(0 pts) isotonic
(0 pts) PNF stretches
12. The pulmonary valve and the aortic valve ____ as the ventricles begin to contract. (1 point)
(0 pts) close
(1 pt) open
(0 pts) contract
(0 pts) relax
13. _________ gradually become smaller and smaller and divide into capillaries. (1 point)
(0 pts) Veins
(1 pt) Arteries
(0 pts) Capillaries
(0 pts) Alveoli
14. ________________refers to the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest, between beats. (1 point)
(0 pts) Blood Pressure
(0 pts) Systolic pressure
(1 pt) Diastolic pressure
(0 pts) Intra-cranial pressure
15. What is a muscle fiber? (1 point)
(1 pt) the functional unit of a cell
(0 pts) the neuron that conducts impulses for a muscle contraction
(0 pts) the single cell of a muscle that is responsible for protein production
(0 pts) none of the above
16. The organ that produces hormones such as insulin in order to break down and use food is: (1 point)
(0 pts) the kidneys
(1 pt) the pancreas
(0 pts) the intestines
(0 pts) the colon
17. According to the lesson content, the average adult body is about ____% water. (1 point)
(0 pts) 30
(0 pts) 45
(1 pt) 55
(0 pts) 60
18. __________ occurs when the body loses an excessive amount of water. It is can be caused by a number of things including excessive sweating without fluid replacement, drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and improper diet. (1 point)
(0 pts) Hyperthermia
(0 pts) Hyponatremia
(1 pt) Dehydration
(0 pts) Hypotension
19. _________is an abnormal loss of normal bone density that causes bones to become porous, fragile, and brittle. (1 point)
(0 pts) Osteoarthritis
(1 pt) Osteoporosis
(0 pts) Ketosis
(0 pts) None of the above
20. _________ is a condition which occurs when waste products (called ketones) build up in the blood and results in the body utilizing fat as its main source of energy. (1 point)
(0 pts) Osteoarthritis
(0 pts) Osteoporosis
(1 pt) Ketosis
(0 pts) None of the above
21. ___________are a complex set of characteristics that make a person unique, and are influenced by heredity, environment, and behavior. (1 point)
(0 pts) Relationships
(0 pts) Imbalances
(1 pt) Personalities
(0 pts) Emotions
22. Feeling “safe” with family members is an important element of __________ and is vital to the way we conduct ourselves in life situations and choosing other healthy relationships with friends and life-partners. (1 point)
(0 pts) self-awareness
(0 pts) self-esteem
(1 pt) personality
(0 pts) self-control
23.
Q: Health, Fitness, and Nutrition ?
1. Risk Factors: (1 point)
refers to being in good shape or physical condition
The process and functions of the body
Social needs, social behaviors, and social problems
traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease
2. Diabetes (1 point)
a disease in which the body produces and/or uses insulin in an ineffective manner, causing a high level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
a disease in which the body does not produce and/or use glucose in an effective manner, causing a high level of cholesterol (fat) in the blood.
a disease in which the body produces too much insulin, and causes low levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood
a disease in which the body does not produce and/or use insulin in an effective manner, causing a low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood
3. Flexibility (1 point)
the ability of a tendon to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a muscle to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a ligament to move through its full range of motion
4. Cardiovascular Fitness (1 point)
A term used to refer to the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Cardio means heart and vascular means the blood vessels
The term used to describe the body s ability to utilize oxygen at a maximal level of efficiency
The state of being free from disease or illness
Traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease
5. Physiological (1 point)
The processes and functions of the body
The processes of the mind
Social needs, social behaviors, and social problems
traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease
6. ________________ is/are a/an aspect(s) that can set physical limits to our fitness potential. (1 point)
Heredity
Heart disease
Environment
Both A and C
7. A condition in which the pancreas does not produce and/or utilize enough insulin to meet the body s needs: (1 point)
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Pancreatitis
None of the above
8. Health-related factors refer to: (1 point)
cardiovascular efficiency
muscular strength and endurance
flexibility, and body composition
All of the above
9. Skill-related factors refer to: (1 point)
agilityand reaction time
cardiovascular efficiency
aerobic endurance
Both A and C
10. _______________is defined as the greatest amount of force that a muscle group can exert in a single effort. (1 point)
Muscular endurance
Muscular strength
Flexibility
Range of motion
11. Gross motor skills: (1 point)
are movements that involve a series of muscle groups that are dependent on eye coordination, timing, precision, and tracking.
are the movement of smaller muscles such as the fingers and hands. Generally, hand to eye coordination involves fine motor skills.
are the movement or action of large and/or major muscle groups
all of the above
12. Balance is: (1 point)
the ability to maintain control of your body while stationary or moving.
the ability to combine strength and speed in activities such as throwing and jumping
our ability to use the senses to produce accurate movements
the ability to change direction of your body quickly.
13. Progressive weakening and size reduction of muscle tissue, which is usually the result of disease or disuse, is called: (1 point)
atrophy
overload
specificity
hypertrophy
14. The term duration refers to: (1 point)
how often you exercise
how hard you exercise
how long you exercise
how intense you exercise
15. The term plateau refers to: (1 point)
the increased demand that is placed on the body to enhance and improve physical condition
the gradual increase of resistance against a muscle over a period of time
a decrease of muscle tone,muscle strength,and muscle size. Usually occurs when a person stops exercising
when the body seems to show little or no improvement to overloading the muscles.
16. When muscles are regularly forced to work against ____________than they are used to, the cells become larger. (1 point)
more resistance
more structure
stressful situations
time
17. __________is type of connective tissue found between the bones which allows the smooth movement of joints (1 point)
Cartilage
Synovium
A tendon
A ligament
18. Joints that arelocated between the surfaces of two flat bones: (1 point)
gliding joints
sliding joints
hinge joints
fixed joints
19. Tough fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones: (1 point)
Ligaments
Tendons
Cartilage
Alveoli
20. A ______is an area where two bones meet and where one bone moves on another. (1 point)
tendon
ligament
joint
capsule
21. Bones in your joints are covered with a smooth and slippery material called: (1 point)
cartilage
synovial fluid
synovial membrane
serous fluid
22. The _____ joints allow for turning and rotation. (1 point)
pivot
hinge
ball and
november 24 2008
A: I can answer every question you have listed, but we are not here to do your homework for you so do not come on yahoo answers and ask people to do your homework for you.
Q: One question-Health, Fitness, and Nutrition B-CCA help?
This is the only question that I need help on, can anyone help me out?
4.
__________ is hormone produced by the adrenal glad that increases heart rate and respiratory rate, in response to physical and mental stress. (1 point)
* Ephedrine
* Adrenalin
* Eustress
* None of the above
Please and thanks! (:
A: The adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, provide an instant surge of adrenaline — the body’s rocket fuel — in response to stress, quickening the heart rate and blood flow and providing every cell with extra oxygen.
Adrenaline is the right choice.
Q: Health, Fitness, and Nutrition plz help thanks?
3. Flexibility
the ability of a tendon to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a muscle to move through its full range of motion
the ability of a ligament to move through its full range of motion
4. Cardiovascular Fitness
A term used to refer to the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Cardio means heart and vascular means the blood vessels
The term used to describe the body s ability to utilize oxygen at a maximal level of efficiency
The state of being free from disease or illness
Traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease
5. Physiological
The processes and functions of the body
The processes of the mind
Social needs, social behaviors, and social problems
traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease
6. ________________ is/are a/an aspect(s) that can set physical limits to our fitness potential.
Heredity
Heart disease
Environment
Both A and C
7. A condition in which the pancreas does not produce and/or utilize enough insulin to meet the body s needs:
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Pancreatitis
None of the above
8. Health-related factors refer to:
cardiovascular efficiency
muscular strength and endurance
flexibility, and body composition
All of the above
9. Skill-related factors refer to:
agilityand reaction time
cardiovascular efficiency
aerobic endurance
Both A and C
10. _______________is defined as the greatest amount of force that a muscle group can exert in a single effort.
Muscular endurance
Muscular strength
Flexibility
Range of motion
11. Gross motor skills:
are movements that involve a series of muscle groups that are dependent on eye coordination, timing, precision, and tracking.
are the movement of smaller muscles such as the fingers and hands. Generally, hand to eye coordination involves fine motor skills.
are the movement or action of large and/or major muscle groups
all of the above
A: Do you go to Connections Academy? XD
Q: Plz Help Me In Health, Fitness, and Nutrition!?
26. . ________ is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glad that is released as a response to stress. (1 point)
Adrenaline
Cortisol
Eustress
All of the above
27. ________ is a hormone produced by the adrenal glad that increases heart rate and respiratory rate, in response to physical and mental stress. (1 point)
Adrenaline
Cortisol
Eustress
All of the above
28. ____________ is an eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image whereby a person does not consume enough calories. (1 point)
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating
Osteoporosis
29. _________ is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent cycles of excessive, uncontrollable eating, followed by purging. (1 point)
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating
Osteoporosis
30. Body weight that is inconsistent with age, build, and height (usually 15% below normal weight) is a symptom of: (1 point)
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
binge eating
osteoporosis
31. _______ is the pain or discomfort often felt 24 to 74 hours after exercising. (1 point)
DOMS
Muscle sprains
Muscle strains
Overuse injury
32. ________ are the result ofan injury to a ligament. (1 point)
DOMS
Muscle sprain
Muscle strain
Overuse injury
33. _________are the result of an injury to either a muscle or a tendon. (1 point)
DOMS
Muscle sprains
Muscle strains
Overuse injury
34. The treatment plan for immediate relief of muscle strains and sprains is: (1 point)
RAISE
RICE
REM
none of the above
35. _________ is a system of natural medicine, founded in the late 1700’s by Samuel Hahnemann, involving the use of natural plant, mineral, and animal substances. (1 point)
Homeopathy
Acupuncture
Ultrasound therapy
Pilates
36. ________ is a disease where there is a loss of bone density, causing the bones to become porous, soft, and weak. (1 point)
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Arthritis
All of the above
37. It is important to recognize a person who needs first aid for choking, from someone who does not. (1 point)
True
False
38. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary respiration. (1 point)
True
False
39. The Heimlich maneuver was developed and introduced by Dr. Henry Heimlich, in 1974. (1 point)
True
False
40. Abdominal muscles that run diagonally down the ribs and connect to the front top of pelvis and assist with trunk rotation: (1 point)
external oblique’
internal obliques
rectus abdominus
transverse abdominus
41. Abdominal muscle which runs horizontally across the abdominal wall and underneath the internal and external obliques; assists with forced exhalation and trunk stabilization: (1 point)
external obliques
internal obliques
rectus abdominus
transverse abdominus
42. An inflammation of the tissue under the foot (fascia) caused by overuse and improper athletic footwear. Characterized by intense “start-up” pain under the heel bone: (1 point)
pronation
plantar fasciitis
osteoporosis
osteoarthritis
43. Personal and specific fitness objectives and plans are referred to as: (1 point)
specific goals
health issues
fitness goals
realistic goals
44. Your exercise results will be better and you will be able to achieve you fitness goals if you change your routine every: (1 point)
two to three weeks
four to six weeks
six months
daily
45. Many people prefer working out at a gym, and find that they can achieve their fitness goals more easily than working out at home. (1 point)
True
False
46. A strong impulse to do something is called: (1 point)
compulsive
strategy
impulsive
habitual
47. A set of actions to offset counterproductive behaviors: (1 point)
motivations
strategies
behaviors
changes
48. Encouraging and teaching your family the importance of exercise and healthy diet is an important part of your own personal fitness program. (1 point)
True
False
49. Most people that participate in physical fitness do not enjoy encouraging their family members to get involved with them. (1 point)
True
False
50. A 5k marathon is: (1 point)
a 3 mile running event
a 6 mile running event
a 23 mile running event
a 26 mile running event
A: There’s no way I’m answering all these, but here are a few;
26. cortisol
27. adrenaline
28. anorexia
29. binge
30. bulimia
35. homeopathy
36. osteoporosis
37.true
38. true
39. true
Q: What are some common and severe health side affects of drinking Amp, Monster, or anyother sick energy drink?
My friends are constantly wasting their money by buying these monsterious and huge energy drinks! I looked at a can of Amp and I was discussed and sickend at the ingrediants and contents label, don’t even get me started about the nutrition label! I always tell them that its terrible for their overall health and espcecially their hearts with all the extra sugar and caffeine. But what specifically do the drinks do to their bodies. Thanks.
A: Sugar and caffeine would give them a little jolt of energy. Just simply more like a cup of coffee with 4 tsps of sugar in it.
Q: Would radical diet change solve the health care crisis?
Today, we have diseases of poverty and also diseases of excess. In America and other Western countries, people suffer from high protein diet related diseases such as diabetes, some cancers, obesity, and heart disease. According to T. Colin Campbell, we could see a huge reduction in these diseases in America if we all ate less animal protein (dairy & meat).
Is nutrition something to consider in the current health crisis of exploding costs?
Should we levy huge taxes on McDonald’s, KFC, and other unhealthy food products to encourage better meal choices?
Perhaps we should subsidize leafy green vegetables instead of high fructose corn syrup. What do you think?
A: you know it would… its sad that most people can’t appreciate natural foods more an eat more healthily. i mean, dont get me wrong, i love red meat, chips, cheese and all the sweets etc that are bad for you, but i eat them in moderation. people must learn to raise their kids of fruits and veg, they will learn to love the taste! nothing better in this world then a fresh juicy mango in my opinion
Read and learn more about heart health diet. For more, visit the MyHeartyHeath.com website.
Q: The connection between Diet Coke and heart health? Can someone explain this to me?
It looks like The US Department of Health and Human Services has partnered up with Diet Coke on The Heart Truth Campaign. http://www.dietcoke.com/reddress/
I’m seeing lots of magazine ads, and a campaign on TV.
From the HHS home page:
“THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.”
I find this campaign to be the height of hypocrisy. As far as I know there is not ONE ingredient in Diet Coke that is “healthy”. And it pisses me off that my taxpayer dollars are funding a government agency that would propagate such nonsense. What do you think?
A: Just another HUGE company giving their money to support a cause(which is a great cause) and judos to them for the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ however I find nothing about SODA anything healthy. Tioo much salt, to much carbonation, among other things…if its diet soda–to0 much splenda and I have already posted many times my feeling on that. This is like if Jack in a box…would support heart health????? Its a ploy to get the consumer(who is by the way GULLIBLE as hell) to think drinking COKE is a good thing. It took me years to quit the “addiction” haven’t touch one in 20 years………too many people letting their kids watch all this propaganda……….and please I don’t wwant to hear “well I’ve been drinking soda for 30 years and I am healthy” your just lucky…..theres a difference!
Q: If the American Heart Associations recommended low fat diet for heart health is ?
so good then why hasn’t there been any beneficial improvement in the rate of heart disease it keeps getting worse . Maybe they should go to a healthier diet like high in natural fed animal fats and low in carbs and sugars and also get off of some of those prescriptions
The cause of heart disease is not animal fats and cholesterol but rather a number of factors inherent in modern diets, including excess consumption of vegetables oils and hydrogenated fats; excess consumption of refined carbohydrates in the form of sugar and white flour; mineral deficiencies, particularly low levels of protective magnesium and iodine; deficiencies of vitamins, particularly of vitamin C, needed for the integrity of the blood vessel walls, and of antioxidants like selenium and vitamin E, which protect us from free radicals; and, finally, the disappearance of antimicrobial fats from the food supply, namely, animal fats and tropical oils. These once protected us against the kinds of viruses and bacteria that have been associated with the onset of pathogenic plaque leading to heart disease.
A: The Heart Association is correct a low fat (espically saturated fats) diet is the best diet. Problem is people don’t follow it. You can’t may people stop eating fast foods and hight fat food and doing less exercise and becoming obese
Q: Heart health?
I was just wondering about some general health with the heart. I eat a lot of pizza and I’m wondering what kind of effect that has on me now. I’m only 19 and about 130lbs. I’m not a fat slob or anything and I exercise about 3 times a week. Pizza isn’t the ONLY thing I eat, but it is a major part of my diet because its easy to just grab and go.
Is this going to be a BIG concern for me now, or should I be more worried when I’m older? As well, if this is creating serious problems now is there a way to reverse it or just to make sure it doesn’t get worse?
Thank you! (10 points guaranteed for answer)
A: It should not be a major problem until you are older, however, once your habit is already started as a kid, it is harder to break the routine as an adult. Try incorporating more fruits in your diet (fast and healthy) in the near future and eventually start eating vegetables instead of only fruit. These contain fiber and many other helpful nutrients and vitamins (like beta-carotene and vitamin C and more). If you change your eating habits sooner rather than later, you should do better off. At the very least, try to eat healthier pizzas (nothing with more than 10-15 ingredients). Depending on if you have any genetic predispositions, it may have a major impact on your life or it may have a minimal impact. Remember, trans-fat is worse than saturated fat and fat is good as long as it is moderated. Try not to eat too much starch (except for fiber).
Q: How can poor diet and obesity affect the health of the heart??
A: its all connected dog.
Q: Is there anyone out that seriously wants a health/diet buddy? ?
I have had some heart and health trouble. I am 29, I live in Texas and I am looking for someone to talk to daily about diet, health and excercise. I figure if I have someone to share with who has a goal to be healthier and thinner than it may make it fun and a bit easier.
Anyone out there who would like a diet friend???
A: You can email me through my profile. I’m a nutrition major (so I LOVE talking about food and exercise….most people I talk to get bored with me) who just recently started exercising again and hopes to stick with it this time.
Q: how much does stress affect heart health and cholesterol levels?
hi, recently my grandmother had an angiogram, and we learned that her arteries are 90% clogged and will have to have open heart surgery. i’m very concerned because she’s gotten so old, and i’m afraid she might not make it through the operation.
what i’m confused about is that my grandmom has never had high pressure and always had a good diet. she rarely ate high cholesterol foods, and i don’t think anyone in her family had heart problems. she did however have chronic stress and anxiety so i was wondering to what degree stress impacts heart health? she had good cholesterol, but then why are her arteries clogged 90%?
thank u
please anyone?
A: Recent studies have pointed to the role that stress plays in increasing cardiovascular inflammation, which in turn is a critical player in cardiovascular disease. Inflammation seems to provide the “glue” that everything else uses to stick to blood vessels.
From an evolutionary perspective this makes some sense. Back in the day, the kind of thing that would stress you out would be a life and death situation, like a lion chasing your butt. In these cases, your body would prepare you to deal with the potential impending butt-biting by flooding your system with chemicals designed to cause blood clotting, etc. Unfortunately, these days stress comes from more benign sources, like paying bills or having a nagging spouse, but the body’s reaction to stress remains the same.
The outcome from heart surgery is very good, and generally the doctors have used the patients overall health to make that determination. Hopefully she has had a second opinion to make sure that there isn’t a less invasive alternative.
Q: What is the best diet for people with heart disease,stroke and blood disorders?
I have been considering changing my diet to vegetarian because of my personal and family health history including heart disease, strokes and blood disorders. My boyfriend is overweight and has heart problems and diabetes. What diet would be best for us?
A: Low soduim, low fat diet. Stay away from processed food, fast food. Eat lean meat stay away from red meats. Try to bake your food not fry it. Do not add salt. Eat plenty of green vegies
Q: Women’s Health Initiative 2006, DART 1989, Lyon Diet Heart Study 1994 Will You Look These Up Too?
LOOK THESE UP, TOO.
PRINT OUT THIS ARTICLE AND CONFRONT YOUR DOCTOR TODAY!
HERE IT IS
http://www.lowcarbmuscle.com/forums.php?t=162
A: What’s your question, and why should we pay attention to such old studies?
Q: is the dr atkins diet good for the health if you have a heart problem?
A: I would say No. I can only tell you from personal experience. I remember when the Atkins diet was all the rage and everyone that couldn’t loose weight wanted to try it. It did help some people, but I wasn’t able to do the diet because of the kidney problem I have. The diet puts too much protein in your blood. You have to use good judgment when trying new things. A good rule of thumb: always check things out and find out what your alternatives are.
Q: Information about heart health after the age of 50?
I need information about heart issues when your past/around the age of 50, and how you can take care of yourself and your heart. Anything about diets, excersise, stress levels, all of that would be useful
Information for both men and women are needed
Any websites, or facts given are greatly appreciated, i need this for my parents =)
A: A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons to fight cardiovascular disease. It’s not as hard as you may think! Remember, it’s the overall pattern of your choices that counts.
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. Regular physical activity can help you maintain your weight, keep off weight that you lose and help you reach physical and cardiovascular fitness.
Vegetables and fruits are high in vitamins, minerals and fiber — and they’re low in calories. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables may help you control your weight and your blood pressure.
Unrefined whole-grain foods contain fiber that can help lower your blood cholesterol and help you feel full, which may help you manage your weight.
Eat fish at least twice a week. Recent research shows that eating oily fish containing omega-3 fatty acids (for example, salmon, trout, and herring) may help lower your risk of death from coronary artery disease.
Choose lean meats and poultry without skin and prepare them without added saturated and trans fat.
Select fat-free, 1 percent fat, and low-fat dairy products.
Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to reduce trans fat in your diet.
Cut back on foods high in dietary cholesterol. Aim to eat less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol each day.
Cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars.
Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt. Aim to eat less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day.
If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation. That means one drink per day if you’re a woman and two drinks per day if you’re a man.
Follow the American Heart Association recommendations when you eat out, and keep an eye on your portion sizes.
Q: whats more important exercise or diet for heart patients?
I know you need both for health but which is the more impotant thing correct diet or exercise for the most benefit of the heart muscle
A: I would say diet….even with normal, daily activities your heart muscle gets some exercise….but if your diet is high fat and cholesterol, and high calorie, then even a healthy muscle will fail if the arteries supplying the blood to it become blocked…
Q: can a person with heart disease get into the diet plan along with other health issues.?
heart disease. high blood pressure, high cholestoral, p.v.d. sleep apnea
A: surprise your not on one low salt diet
Q: is Gram is good for heart health ?
taking gram in diet ! for Heart Patients is Good or not … ?
A: I have used every diet under the sun but nothing worked as effectively as colon cleanse. I acknowledge they say that pills do not work, nevertheless they sure worked for me, and they’ve been showcased on the Rachael Ray Show too. There’s a free trial going on at the moment at http://perohn.mysmartdiet.info , why not check it out, what’s the worst that could happen?
Q: Would radical diet change solve the health care crisis?
Today, we have diseases of poverty and also diseases of excess. In America and other Western countries, people suffer from high protein diet related diseases such as diabetes, some cancers, obesity, and heart disease. According to T. Colin Campbell, we could see a huge reduction in these diseases in America if we all ate less animal protein (dairy & meat).
Is nutrition something to consider in the current health crisis of exploding costs?
Should we levy huge taxes on McDonald’s, KFC, and other unhealthy food products to encourage better meal choices?
Perhaps we should subsidize leafy green vegetables instead of high fructose corn syrup. What do you think?
A: you know it would… its sad that most people can’t appreciate natural foods more an eat more healthily. i mean, dont get me wrong, i love red meat, chips, cheese and all the sweets etc that are bad for you, but i eat them in moderation. people must learn to raise their kids of fruits and veg, they will learn to love the taste! nothing better in this world then a fresh juicy mango in my opinion
Q: When you know you probably have a blockage in your heart can changing you life style and diet immediately?
change the out come of a would be heart attack or stroke,and how long if possible would it take your body to clear the blockage , with your help and change of life style, I some how feel that to many people just wait and do nothing thinking a open heart repair will make them as good as new, but from what i have seen it only adds more health problems due to the amout of drugs a person must take every day after getting the open heart repair,I know we most all realize the heart problems come from what we eat and being to lazy and not working off the bad stuff, so why can’t a person change their own heart health in a short amount of time just by changing their thinking and eating / plus working a little harder???
A: You have to have medical treatment, and THEN you need to change your eating habits. My father-in-law just died in March from a massive heart attack, because even after having several surgeries, and having a pacemaker put in he still kept eating the way he did before. Protect your health at all costs. Think before you put that chip in your mouth about how it will affect your heart!
Read and learn more about heart healthy eating. For more, visit the MyHeartyHeath.com website.
Q: Heart/blood healthy eating tips?
Best answer for the person that… gives me the best answer…
Anyway, I’m 19 years old, but I think I might have anemia. I’ve had it before because I don’t really eat anything other than carbs… lol
So lately, I’ve had a super fast pulse, but very low blood pressure. (my pulse is usually around 100 bpm resting, but now it’s about 105.)
Anyway, does anyone know a good meal plan, or where I can get one that will be extremely heart-healthy?
I have an 18.0 bmi, so I don’t want to lose any more weight… I just need to fix this issue.
oh, and I’m going to the doctor soon over it, but I just want some eating tips :]
thanks a bunch
A: I suggest intaking a little red meat, that my assist in your resting bpm to be a little lower, and fix the anemia. Protien and iron are good for BMI, occasionally, and at 18.0 I don’t think you have anything to fear from a little gain. I’d say just eat what ever you deem necessary and its okay to stray away from those carbs.
Q: I need help with info/sites on eating heart healthy.?
This is sudden, i need to find out EVERYTHING i can ab out eating heart healthy.
Perhaps some help with fats-poly?mono? trans?
What about sodium? i need specifics, so if you know a website, pleaseeee lemme know!
PS, i have already been to American Heart Association.
Thanx!!
A: www.eatright.org
www.ific.org
I love the eat right site. As a Health Coach I use it to regularly. Also try:
www.diabetes.org
Even if you’re not diabetic they have some great info and guide lines we should all follow.
www.mayoclinic.com
Search Food and Nutrition. They have good info as well.
Good luck. Make gradual changes in your diet and you are more likely to succeed in becoming healthier. Drastic changes may make you feel deprived and can be difficult to maintain. Remember, every day is a great day to start eating healthy. So don’t give up if you slip up.
There is a cook book called Keep The Beat, Heart Healthy Recipes. I can email it too you if you think your email can handle it. It is a bit big. Like 147 pages or so. Its in Adobe PDF format.
Q: Can you be healthy (heart wise) if you smoke but keep healthy eating habits.?
I dont smoke its disgusting but my dad seems to think that his smoking wont effect his heart if he always eats good and stays healthy. Is that acurate? Hes 50 and im concerned about him lately, hes looking older than he is.
A: Heart health depends on eating habit, proper exercise, and genetics too, and staying clear of smoking helps a lot. However, some people smoke all their lives and never develope heart disease or cancers. researchers speculate they’re genetically not prone to such diseases. Some people never pick up a cigarette and die from all kinds of sh*t. Your Dad stands a better chance with smoking if he eats right and gets enough exercise, and has good genes not prone to smoker-related diseases. But since it’s hard to tell what he’ll die from, his best policy would be to stop smoking.
Q: i followed the british heart foundation healthy eating ?
programe they sent me loads of good literature and I lost a stone I did not even notice i lost it. This was because i concentrated more on healthy eating, do you think its better to concentrate on healthy eating i do
A: Hi..
Healthy eating is good, but a healthy living is better.
Q: Is eating a balanced diet essential for losing weight, or just to keep your heart healthy?
In weight watchers, I am supposed to have 2 tsp of olive oil a day. Also, I need to have 2 servings of dairy a day. Will I not lose as much weight if I ignore these rules?
Are these rules geared to losing weight, or to keeping a healthy heart?
A: both eating healthy in moderation will help you lose wight dont forget the 8 glasses of water a day
Q: Will eating “heart healthy” foods mend a broken heart?
A: nope, only chocolate can do that.
Q: Heart healthy shopping list for the end of the week can you help?
Im just asking the public forum for a shopping list I can use this friday when I go to my local super market. Im trying to buy healthy food Items espeacilly heart healthy items . so if you want to contribute feel free to post a five item list and I’ll pick and choose from each.
Bonus
If I use the your entire list of five, you will receive best answere
(keep in mind that im new to eating healthy, so you might want to keep it simple)
Thanks
A: start out with shopping the perimeter of your local grocery store, which is usually contains the healthiest items such as fruits/vegetables, meats, dairy. Which should be the bulk of your diet. usually the center of grocery stores carry the crap, snacks, chips, anything totally processed… if you avoid that section… temptation can be avoided… here are some staples
*oatmeal…..the bulk kind not the packets which can be loaded with sugar. instead use splenda, and add blueberries, or other fruit
*blueberries..great antioxidant
*lean meats…. chicken breast, tilapia
*tons of frozen vegetables…they can last forever and the nutrients stay intact…..season those with some lean meats and make a stirfry…it’s delicious
*spices of your choice…they are the key to healthy eating and actually liking what you taste.
*yogurt…the sugar free 120 calories or less kind. good calcium.
* all fruits…they can fill you up when hungry, because most contain a lot of water.
and that’s basically the diet to go by. Eat those in majority, and it won’t matter if you eat bad every once in awhile. Just make sure to eat a VARIETY of vegetables and a variety of spices. so you don’t get bored. and good luck
Q: Can a lot of anxiety and stress cause a heart attack in a person with a healthy heart?
I have been to 2 cardiologists and a whole bunch of other doctors to check if I have a heart problem. They’ve done multiple tests and all conclude that I have a healthy heart. At times I feel a sense of my heart skipping a beat and off and on pain, I do suffer from some health anxiety and it stresses me out. I have a heart obsession I’m always afraid of something happening with my heart. I’m 21 yrs old and overweight but I have been eating healthy. I eat fish, lots of veggies and drink organic juices. So I just want to know if thinking bad things all the time can cause bad things to happen?
A: I am the same exact way. I have been experiencing panic/anxiety attacks for a little more than a year. It is one of the scariest feelings in the world when you think something is wrong with your heart. I experience heart palpitations very often. I am constantly wondering if I am going to die, but the doctor keeps reassuring me that my heart is healthy, and I am absolutely fine.
To answer your question, yes, a great deal of stress, can cause a heart attack, but I don’t think you have anything to worry about at age 21. Obeisity, is also a factor in heart disease, but again, if your doctor has assured you that your heart is healthy, then my advice is to take his word. When you feel that your heart is skipping a beat, remember your conversations with your doctor. If you need immediate reassurance, visit the ER, most likely, they will give you something to calm you, and then send you home. I’ve been there and done that MANY times.
A pshycotheropist would probably give you the stregnth to over come your anxiety attacks on your own. I am just beginning to self cope myself. Sometimes, I wonder if I suffer from hypocondriocis.
Also, be sure to ask your health professional about any prescription drugs that can help you overcome your fears. I hate being prescribed meds, but I was taking .05 mg of xanax 3x per day, and you’d be suprised at how much it helped me. It was a little expensive though, so my doctor suggested klonopin. 1mg, 2 tx per day. It works great as well. I suggest you discuss your options with your doctor, and see if that helps.
Panic attacks are by far the most scary things I have ever experienced, and sometimes, they are hard to get through. However, It sounds to me like you are experiencing the same problem. Just keep eating healthy and I think you will be just fine. I hope you can find something to help you cope with this disorder. No one should have to live their life in fear.
If you ever need reassurance you can email me. jessicamay0120@yahoo.com. I have found that talking with others with the same problem is one thing that always made me feel more comfortable. Try not to think about it, that only makes things worse. Remember, many people have this disorder, and you will be ok, and hopefully someday be able to overcome these attacks all together! Good luck with everything and take care!
Q: How do I eat a heart healthy meal without giving up good taste?
I’m in college, so my options are limited. I have a microwave and fridge/freezer, but I can’t boil or toast things.
I’m not trying to lose weight, I just want heart healty foods.
A: Get a microwave cookbook. I make healthy meals that way. I make one with rice, onion, shrimp, parsley, and parmesan cheese. Easy to make and yummy.
1 chopped onion, 2 T oil, chopped clove garlic- microwave 1 minutes
mix with 6 oz rice- microwave 30 seconds.
Add 3 c water, 1/2 c can of tomatoes, & 2 chicken bouilon cube- microwave 25 min, add 10 oz cooked shrimp, microwave 2 minute.
Add 2 T parmesan cheese, 2 T butter & some chopped parsley. Done, healthy, try it, good luck
Q: i eat heart healthy and drink alot of water and have been a dancer since two and don’t see the scale going ?
I did alot of figure skating when I was younger and alot of dancing and I am a ZUMBA instructor and workout two hours a day but I don’t see the scale going down. I have alot of muscle built up being a dancer so can someone answer my question because I look in shape I just don’t see the scale saying I’ve lost weight.
A: Well you’ve built up muscle and muscle weighs more than fat.
As long as your musclar your weight will probably remain the same.
Q: What are heart healthy snacks for a former junk food junkie?
Have just had an angioplasty & 2 stents put in. I must eat healthy, after a life time of eating the wrong things. Would love some ideas for snacks, in between meals.
A: Great you are now on the enlightened side!
fruit & veg. snacks: apple, banana, grapes, carrot sitcks, celery sticks with healty dip (eg. guacamole/hummus, beware of commercial prepared ones, they can be high on sodium, best is to make your own, take only 2 minutes with your food processor).
Dairy snack: low fat cheese (not more than 50g), low fat yogurt
Nuts: almonds and walnuts are know to be beneficial for hearts, portion: not more than a handful/day. Top it up with dry fruits (non syrup coated). Choose nuts that are not roasted and salted. (temperature alter the qality of the benefiting nut oil). Peanut butter (not more than 2 table spoon/day), choose the type that has no trans fat and salt, suger added.
carb: high fiber corn chips (the purple one has higer fiber), with healthy dip
Chocolate: as least more than 70% cocoa, only then it’s good for health, otherwise it’s still bad for you. limit 15-20g
You can start by shopping in those flaky organic supermarket, and get yourself educated by getting some nutrition books from your local library. Very soon, you will know what to buy and more importantly What Not to Buy in your local supermarket.
I get most of my stuff from the reqular supermarket, but some things you just have to get from an organic one.
The road to healthy eating is sometimes long, once in a while treat yourself to something you love, and eventually, your might find that you longer like the ‘wrong’ things. Good Luck!
Q: Any heart healthy tips for skinny people?
I am 5′0 and i weigh 85 lbs and yes i am natuarlly skinny. I have had 2 heart transplants (one was cuz of a birth defect and the 2nd was cuz of scar build up over the years). Being skinny makes me not want to exercise so i am not up to par with exercising. I want to eat healthier and exercise more. my docs said it was ok as long as i dont fall out :p Does anyone have ne steps that help that will make me ease into eating and exercising? I have a treadmill, weight set it has like 3 or 4 functions, and an eliptical. So any tips would rock! ps my mom cooks…. lol
A: ill put your worried away..
Q: What foods can be considered heart healthy – what should I eat and what should I avoid?
I’ve been feeling a little pain in my chest and right arm lately – a bad sign for heart health, and the kicker is that I am not overweight and have a decent exercise routine – so my conclusion is that it is all the barbeque and fast food I have been shoving down my gullet for the past few months – so I guess it is time for a change in diet so I just needed to know (above question)
A: Getting regular exercise, not smoking, and controlling stress are just a few things health experts recommend, along with eating a variety of nutritious, heart-healthy foods that make up a healthy diet.
Spinach, blueberries, oatmeal and salmon, nuts, red wine, soy, brown rice and kidney beans. I also try to eat local and only what is in season, what is available to you locally is what is good for your health, and fast food isn’t an option!!
Q: what are the best foods to eat for a healthy heart?
are there any foods that will help repair a damaged heart?
A: broccolli
Q: how can i get my family to start excersizing and eating healthy?
I am a 16 year old vegan and have been since i was 8. i excersize often. my family is at super high risk of diabetes (my grandpas on both sides had it, my grandma and uncle have it) my family eats nothing but crap! my dad looks like he is going to keel over and have a heart attack everytime he moves. im not saying i want them to become vegans like i am, but i think their eating habbits definatly need to change. our fridge and pantries are full with poptarts, chips, candy, whole milk, but the thing is if they arent eating that they are eating taco bell, in and out, but tonight it was pizza.
i try to encourage them to atleast eat subway, or atleast buy whole wheat pasta… little things. but they refuse. i ask them to do pilates or yoga or jog or wlak with me but they say later.
what do i do? i tell them i dont want them to get sick. what procedures should i take to help them become more healthy?
i mean they dont have to become health freaks and start chomping on tofu… but i dont want my dad to have a hearft attakc. and my brother is chubby and going into 7th grade… and i dont want him to be made fun of!!
they arent inshape so what would be a good excversize plan to start them with? how do i get them to do it? just give me help!!!
A: well you should tell them the benefits of healthy eating and exercising and what can happen if they dont
Read and learn more about heart healthy diets. For more, visit the MyHeartyHeath.com website.
Q: Know any heart healthy diets to lower blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure?
My dad needs to follow a diet that will be more heart healthy. He has very high blood pressure, high cholesterol(around 200), and high blood sugar and almost has diabetes. All of this is making it hard to know what he can eat. Anyone have any tips? Thanks!
A: a high fiber diet will lower both the total cholesterol and reduce serum insulin levels. he needs to eat things like whole oatmeal, lentils, barley, beans, etc..these types of foods are very high fiber and low calorie. 30 grams of fiber daily is recommended. it’s very hard to get so i would tell him to try to get as much from food and use fiber supplements for the rest.
to reduce the blood pressure reducing the salt intake will do this. cooking from scratch virtually eliminates salt from the diet, processed food items are loaded with it.
if he’s not big on cooking he’s going to have to learn. get him some basic cookbooks. there are a lot of high fiber soups that are very easy to make.
Q: Concerned about my heart, what is a heart healthy diet?
I am 21 years, very overweight, (5ft3 and over 200 pounds) and constantly stressing about having a heart attack. The reasons why are because, I basically eat fast food every day, my grandfather died of a heart attack at age 36, and I have various heart attack symptoms somewhat often, but have been told its anxiety/costochondritis.
ANYWAY.
I would like some advice on what foods I could buy to help benefit my heart and blood pressure specifically. Any help?
A: For a healthy heart, you need to be careful with the stuff you eat. Heart is the main organ that keeps us alive. I know a simple diet that will keep you and your heart healthy. A healthy daily diet should be a balance of carbohydrate, protein, vitamins, fibre and minerals. So, to maintain this balance you should:
Eat breakfast serials in the morning. Breakfast serials are a good way of providing carbohydrate and protein for the body. Most of the breakfast serials also have a special balance of fibre. It is combined with wholegrain rice and wheat flakes which also make it easy to digest. Therefore, you should eat cornflakes every morning in order to regulate your digestion, get energy in the morning for the day, and reduce the amount of fat. Eat your breakfast with semi-skimmed milk because semi-skimmed milk has had all the fat removed and retains less than half of the fat of whole milk. Milk is full of protein which also helps body to build and repair body tissues such as bone, build antibodies for body to fight infection when needed. You can add strawberry, banana or apple pieces in it if you like. It will make delicious.
For lunch, try to eat something simple, such as salad or pasta with mayonnaise, or sandwich. These foods will provide the required amount of nutrients.
For dinner, try to eat chicken or fish. Fish is quite important for heart as it contains omega 3. Add salad and yogurt next to it or some peas or rice. Do not forget, you need to keep your portions as small as possible. You also need to drink loads of water. Don’t forget to cut out salt and sugar. If you love your heart, then don’t use salt at all.
Good luck!
Q: What are some good heart healthy diet friendly yet family friendly recipes?
I would be very thankful for any help you could give me. Thank you!
A: Try MyFridgeFood.com, it gives you recipes using what you already have in your kitchen. And you can sort the results by the nutritional info. Helps with the diet
Q: What are some easy meals for a heart healthy diet?
I have recently came home from the hospital. And need to start watching my diet more closely. Need some suggestions till I get to filling better. All help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
A: Found this website that lists many of the diet plans and have an outline of what the diet is. Many may have a free outline of meals for a week would be. Might start with the American Heart Association guidelines and diet plan to get use to what is out there. Personally, I lost some weight with the Special K program, have cereal for breakfast, a protein bar for lunch and your meal for the night with two small snacks one before lunch and one mid day. I don’t have the two snacks, never that hungry for snacks. I have lost about 10 pounds in 2 months.
Q: is this a heart healthy diet?
im wanting to lose weight but be heart healthy too! im starting a 1800 cal diet, water, low fat n trans fat n sat fat, low sodium and low cholestrol, fruit, veg, chicken, fish, and whole wheat….does this sound heart healthy and help me lose weight? im 5′8 and fat (lol) 28yr old female
A: yes!!! add some oatmeal to your fruit, lots of greens with your fish, chicken or meat (yes, meat!) and don’t forget to exercise!!!
1800kcal is a very good diet, but in order to loose weight you need to spend more than you eat… there’s a certain amount you spend just by being alive, another that you spend by your regular activities and exercising should help you with what’s left. Besides, a simple walk or run of 30min everyday can help you increase the blood flow and make your heart pump harder, keeping it healthy!
Q: Identify the primary factors of a heart healthy diet.?
A: The goals of a heart-healthy diet are to eat foods that help obtain or maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and lipids (fatty molecules) by achieving the following:
Reducing overall cholesterol levels and low-density lipoproteins (LDL), which are harmful to the heart.
Increasing high-density lipoproteins (HDL), which are beneficial for the heart.
Reducing other harmful lipids (fatty molecules), such as triglycerides and lipoprotein(a).
Q: Heart healthy diet?
What is a good heart healthy diet after quadruple bypass surgery? Should you cut out all sugars? Or all salts? He is not near the hospital where it was done and you know how hard it can be to get appointments and how expensive. Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Chay
A: Cut dwon sugars as much as you can, cut down salts as well. Use olive oil rather than margarine or butter when possible. Steer clear of trans fats. The best fats are called omega-3 acids, they are found in salmon and tuna…hope this bit helps…
Q: Need a heart healthy diet proportion sizes would help?
On a budget of $125. a month so nothing fancy but feed three people thank you
A: Try the American Heart Association website.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200010
Q: Finding a Heart Healthy Diet Online or a good Book Source?
I am 40 years old, work out, and try to watch what I eat, but last Monday, I had a heart attack. I found that I have the vascular disease that causes me to have high levels of LDL Cholesteral, which causes me to have plaque built up on my arteries. Apparently I have normal arterial blockage for my age, but a piece of plague broke loose and turned 30% into 90% and a heart attack. Now I am on my way to recovery and on several medications to help with my cholesteral, plague sticking to my arteries, and the normal stuff for a heart patient. I am wanting to know where I go to find diet ideas for a heart healthy diet. I have already began to look at the labels on food and they are confusing. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
A: It can be very confusing. Two recommendations I have:
One, talk to a Dietician or Nutritionist. They can be very helpful with things like this. Your doctor can refer you.
Two, look at cook books in a major bookstore. They have ones regarding cholesterol diets. You can easily call your local Heart and Stoke Foundation and ask for some recipes or books. They should be able to help you.
Q: Can two blockages (90% & 70%) be successfully treated with meds, exercise and a heart-healthy diet?
My mother was recently found to have an 80% blockage in one of her main arteries. Balloon angioplasty was performed and a stent inserted. She also has two blockages on the other side of her heart in veins branching off from an artery (70% and 90%). Because of their location, the heart doc said stenting them would be extremely complicated, delicate and dangerous so he’s recommending meds, a heart-healthy meal plan and exercise as an alternative for now.
My question is: Do you, or anyone you know, have such blockages that were successfully treated with meds, a heart-healthy diet and exercise instead of stents?
Thanks.
A: Nikki, I had two stents implanted about a year ago, one was for 95% blockage and one for 90% blockage. They put me on plavix , blood thinner, and aspirin and after six months or so I had a lower intestinal bleed due to the blood thinner and I lost five units of blood in less than one hour and was rushed to hospital where I was repeatedly told that I was very, very sick. They were wonderful to me and I survived it all after one week in the ICU. I do watch everything I eat and have eliminated saturated fats and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated foods altogether. My exercise is limited to work around the house but it seems sufficient. This is after stent emplacement rather than instead of. I don’t know how it will all work out long term, but, I have placed my life in Gods hands. I’ll pray for your mom. God bless.
Q: How do I gain weight (because I am underweight) in a healthy way?
I went on a high fat diet and raised my cholesterol level now I am worried about my heart. How can I fix this fast, I am only 29 years old. I need a heart healthy diet plan.
A: eat good healthy food 6 times a day, include some pasta once a day, eet banana,s Eat many protiens. Do not eat junkfood, you gain some fat quikley but you loose it quikley to
Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and in between eat something to like fruit, pasta, food with proteins
If this really is not working your dokter can give you medical milkshakes to gain weight
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Q: I am diabetic and have diastolic heart failure; need a heart healthy diet 1800 carbs 3-4 gms sodium?
A: Eat more fish. Fish is a good source of protein and other nutrients. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. These beautiful and delicious wonders of nature may be one of the most powerful strategies in fighting heart disease.
Choose fat calories wisely. Keep these goals in mind:
Limit total fat grams.
Eat a bare minimum of saturated fats and trans fats (for example, fats found in butter, margarine, salad dressing, fried foods, snack foods, sweets, and desserts).
When you use added fat, use fats high in monounsaturated fats (for example, fats found in olive and peanut oil).
Eat a variety — and just the right amount — of protein foods. Commonly eaten protein foods (meat, dairy products) are among the main culprits in increasing heart disease risk.
Reduce this nutritional risk factor by balancing animal, fish, and vegetable sources of protein.
Limit cholesterol consumption. Dietary cholesterol can raise blood cholesterol levels, especially in high-risk people. Limiting dietary cholesterol has an added bonus: You’ll also cut out saturated fat, as cholesterol and saturated fat are usually found in the same foods. Get energy by eating complex carbohydrates (whole-wheat pasta, sweet potatoes, whole-grain breads) and limit simple carbohydrates (regular soft drinks, sugar, sweets). If you have high cholesterol, these simple carbohydrates exacerbate the condition and may increase your risk for heart disease.
Feed your body regularly. Skipping meals often leads to overeating. Eating five to six mini-meals is the best way to control blood sugars, burn fat calories more efficiently, and regulate cholesterol levels.
Other Heart-Healthy Strategies
Reduce salt intake. This will help you control your blood pressure.
Exercise. The human body was meant to be active. Exercise strengthens the heart muscle, improves blood flow, reduces high blood pressure, raises HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol), and helps control blood sugars and body weight.
Hydrate. Water is vital to life. Be sure to stay adequately hydrated.
Enjoy every bite. Your motto should be dietary enhancement, not deprivation. When you enjoy what you eat, you feel more positive about life, which helps you feel better. An added bonus is that you eat less when you eat food you love, and that helps control weight and reduce cholesterol levels.
How Much Is a Serving?
When you’re trying to follow an eating plan that’s good for your heart, it may help to know how much of a certain kind of food is considered a “serving.” The following table offers some examples.
SERVING SIZES
1 cup cooked rice or pasta
2 starch
tennis ball
1 slice bread
1 starch
compact disc case
1 cup raw vegetables or fruit
1 fruit or vegetable
baseball
1/2 cup cooked vegetables or fruit
1 fruit or vegetable
fist
1 ounce cheese
1 high-fat protein
pair of dice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 fat**
half dollar
3 ounces cooked meat
3 protein
deck of cards or cassette tape
3 ounces tofu
1 protein
deck of cards or cassette tape
** Remember to count fat servings that may be added to food while cooking, such as oil, butter or shortening.
Click these links for more info:
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-healthy-diet
http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/guide/heart-healthy-diet
Q: what is the most heart healthy gluten free/Casin free food plan out there?
I’ve been changing my diet back and forth for about 2 years now. sometimes good and sometimes bad. I need to find out a decent mixture of food thats both heart healthy and gluten free. I’ve talked with my doctor about this and he says to read the nutrition labels and look online. I’ve been reading the labels, I know exactly how much cholesterol I’m intaking as well as any number of other things. but I need to know whats actually good for me and my heart.
My sudden interest is due to the fact that I’ve had heart issues in the past and I’ve taken it in stride and always just followed what the doc said. but now I have a kid coming along and I want to actually be able to get myself in shape within the next 8 months and the first step to that is a heart healthy diet. or so I’ve heard.
A: Sadly, the list of “Gluten Free Foods” is about 30 Pages Long. I have been allergic to Gluten for 5 years now, and it is NOT Easy, and NOT Fun. I MISS all that “Real people food”. So I wish you MUCH Luck. Here is the list: http://gfkitchen.server101.com/FoodstoAvoid1.htm
As far as your heart is concerned the best foods to eat are Blueberries, Salmon, Blackberries, Raspberries, Olive Oil, Cod Fish, Flax Seed, Artichokes, Beans, Cabbage, Carrots, Cherries, etc.
The first answer is wrong. I DO Eat cereal, and it is made from “Brown Rice”, or Tapioca. There are Lots of cereals you can eat, and if you can eat dairy you are even luckier, because I have to drink soy milk. As far as the bread is concerned there is also gluten free bread out there. You need to go to a specialty store however.
Q: What is Dr. Alan Sears heart healthy diet?
A: here ya go:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/0938045652/104-4021811-9663912
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and here:
http://www.alsearsmd.com/content/
he goes by Al not Alan
Q: heart healthy diet book?
any ideas?
A: South Beach Diet.
It is written by Dr. Agaston who is a pioneer in cardiology and a great guy. I know him personally.
Unfortunately not well enough to share profits from his book!!!
Read and learn more about women heart health. For more, visit the MyHeartyHeath.com website.
Q: Why do companies like Becel margarine support heart health for women, but not men?
If you’re in Canada (maybe other countries too) and go to youtube.com, you might see an ad saying “help make women’s heart disease history”. I think this means the company, Becel, which makes margarine, donates money for health care research for women. But why do they discriminate against men? You could say it’s because women buy most of their margarine, but do women look at the ad and think “yay! All that money is helping to cure me” without thinking about their male relatives and friends?
Also why do you hear about breast cancer drives for women only, even though men sometimes die of the disease?
I thought heart disease was the #1 killer of everybody? And men are about twice as likely to die of a heart attack:
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4478
Don’t women shop for their husbands too? Do they care if hubby dies of a heart attack, or only themselves?
A: Because society only cares about the health of women( case in point heart disease, the number 1 killer of women over the age of 70, and a high up there killer of men between 30-50, so society thinks adding another year to ten year of life for an old useless lady{leaching off of SS checks chances are she didn’t earn} is a more worth while goal then adding an additional 20-30 years of life to men who are either in the middle of their most productive years or towards the end, but still productive).
Heart disease is an issue that is a good litmus test if someone is a man-hater or not. People who think women heart disease is more important are man-haters and should be avoided.
Q: Do you think that women health are in danger??how many unhappy marriage are there , out?
When a marriage is rocky, it can make both partners feel depressed.But only middle-aged women — not men — seem to have health problems associated with marital strife,
http://us.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/06/marriage.women.heart/index.html
A: It could be true because women’s lives are built around relationships and will make self-sacrifices to sustain them. Men’s self esteem is built on their performance (i.e. work, providing for their families, etc…). If the relationship is bad then it makes sense that it will begin to effect a woman’s physical health… especially if they feel trapped in an unhappy marriage for whatever reason.
These days, there are other additional factors to unhappiness, like how Rodiii mentioned about hormones in foods, pollution, malnutrition, etc…
Q: I’ve was taking One-A-Day women’s that supports bone&breast& heart health .?
This vitamin makes my heart beat faster and i don’t feel good, is this normal?
A: That is not normal. They make an “All Day Energy” vitamin that has caffeine in it; so that would make sense. They might also have one that has ginseng in it – so maybe that could do the same. But it sounds like you are taking the regular one, so that shouldn’t happen. I would stop taking it and mention it to your physician at your next visit.
Q: Is Red Wine good for your health. If so what are some of the benefits. Does it prevent heart attacks in women?
Does it help with the brain and kidney?
What is a good brand of red wine to buy? Is there a good brand not so expense? All these questions will be helpful to me.
Thank you
A: Mostly myth. Since the French drink lots of wine and have a diet high in saturated fat, they use wine as the explanation of the French paradox. Since we now know that saturated fat has nothing to do with cholesterol, it is no longer a paradox. My personal theory was that they had to take aspirin almost daily for the hangover. I no longer believe in taking aspirin but that is another story.
Q: What are the chances for open heart surgery and triple bypass in an elderly women in “OK” overall health?
A: I am 61 years old. With everything OK (No diabetic/BP), I ahve undergone CABG (Triple Bypass surgery) on 2nd October, 2006. I was discharged from the hospital on 8th October, 2006.
I am doing very well, teh quality of life has improved a lot.
I have no idea, what you mean ELDERLY.
One more thing I was opearted at Lahore, Pakistan, so you can very easily understand the Heart Surgeons competence in these type of operations worldwide. Eight patients had open heart surgery at that hospital (Punjab Institute of Cardiology) on that day successfully. Be confident, nothing to worry. If have any doubts, write me.
hafeez_butt@yahoo.com
Q: Women/girls if you could have a child with ‘gifts’ besides a good heart/soul and good health what gifts
would you wish your child to have?
A: intelligence, modesty, compassion, and ambition
Q: what impact doese heart diease have on women’s health and wellness?
A: a very big impact for I watched a show on tv a true story and there was a lady on there that had heart disease and she had to give up work and everthing and certain foods and had 3 surgeries done and that helped her stay alive for a little while longer and she eventually died so just from watching that show it is no joke for i am no doctor or nothing like that but by seeing that was enough.
Q: Why do women’s health issues get so much more attention than men’s? Ex. Breast Cancer, Heart Disease?
Corporations use issues such as Breast Cancer Awareness and Heart Disease for Marketing campaigns and the public falls for it. Do men and children not get sick? What is awareness..how does that DO anything.
A: I think its part of the unspoken American culture in denial to not talk about men’s health issues as much as women’s. Men still have this mocheasmo that keeps them from accepting such health problems. I do think the trend is starting to fade though.
And on the flip side while health issues like prostate or testicalur cancer do not get as much publicity as women health issues – ads about male enhancement and preventing baldness are huge.
Q: Information about heart health after the age of 50?
I need information about heart issues when your past/around the age of 50, and how you can take care of yourself and your heart. Anything about diets, excersise, stress levels, all of that would be useful
Information for both men and women are needed
Any websites, or facts given are greatly appreciated, i need this for my parents =)
A: A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons to fight cardiovascular disease. It’s not as hard as you may think! Remember, it’s the overall pattern of your choices that counts.
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. Regular physical activity can help you maintain your weight, keep off weight that you lose and help you reach physical and cardiovascular fitness.
Vegetables and fruits are high in vitamins, minerals and fiber — and they’re low in calories. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables may help you control your weight and your blood pressure.
Unrefined whole-grain foods contain fiber that can help lower your blood cholesterol and help you feel full, which may help you manage your weight.
Eat fish at least twice a week. Recent research shows that eating oily fish containing omega-3 fatty acids (for example, salmon, trout, and herring) may help lower your risk of death from coronary artery disease.
Choose lean meats and poultry without skin and prepare them without added saturated and trans fat.
Select fat-free, 1 percent fat, and low-fat dairy products.
Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to reduce trans fat in your diet.
Cut back on foods high in dietary cholesterol. Aim to eat less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol each day.
Cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars.
Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt. Aim to eat less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day.
If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation. That means one drink per day if you’re a woman and two drinks per day if you’re a man.
Follow the American Heart Association recommendations when you eat out, and keep an eye on your portion sizes.
Q: Women’s Health Initiative 2006, DART 1989, Lyon Diet Heart Study 1994 Will You Look These Up Too?
LOOK THESE UP, TOO.
PRINT OUT THIS ARTICLE AND CONFRONT YOUR DOCTOR TODAY!
HERE IT IS
http://www.lowcarbmuscle.com/forums.php?t=162
A: What’s your question, and why should we pay attention to such old studies?
Q: For Drs. & nurses,specifically women’s’ health specialists:What would cause a woman to die after giving birth?
My paternal grandfather was the youngest of 9 children,and,he never knew his mother because she died giving birth to him.It was a difficult pregnancy for her.
He was raised by his older sisters & brothers in a well to do family in the nation of Colombia.
We never learned what caused her death.Could she have died from a heart attack,for instance?
A: I’m not a women’s health care specialist but I do have some experience on this topic that might be helpful. I have 3 kids and with the last delivery I had a problem with the placenta rupturing during labor. The delivery was successful but afterward my blood pressure dropped so low that there was a zero reading for the bottom number. They had to give me clotting medication because my uterus wouldn’t contract on its own and I wouldn’t stop bleeding. I had to have several pints of blood and came very close to dying. This wasn’t that long ago and medication was available to stop the blood loss. Years ago women that had my condition would’ve died during or right after delivery. My doctor also told me afterward that I could’ve had a stroke or blood clot to the heart, lungs or brain. It’s a possibility that this is what happened to your grandfather’s mother. High blood pressure is also a leading cause of maternal death. It seems like in that era women dying during childbirth was just accepted as something that happened so maybe they never took the time to find the exact cause.
Q: Can you a women give birth with health problems?
Can a adult person with high blood sugar, diabetes, and attention deficit disorder (ADD) get pregnant and have a baby normal? Giving birth can she get a heart attack or something could go wrong to her current health problems???? Thanks.
A: Save on Women’s Health Drugs. All Major Medicare…
Q: Why is there a heart disease awareness month for women but not for men?
Does this mean that everyone is just focused on womens health and no one is focused on men??
What if a man dies from heart disease?? Does anyone even care??
Is there any research being done on mens health or does everyone ignore mens health and laugh if they get heart disease??
A: Women have higher rates of this disease and their “awareness” programs are more profitable if they target women, however, a bigger issue is the fact that these “awareness” campaigns are money making scams to fund drug company research.
They make lots of money for drug company research, but they fail to spread “awareness of the cause of heart disease.” Almost every case of heart disease can be prevented and even reversed through dramatic changes to diet and lifestyle.
Dr. Dean Ornish has shown that heart disease can be reversed through a low-fat vegetarian diet. Others, like Dr. Neal Barnard, have shown that eliminating ALL meat, ALL dairy, and ALL eggs can prevent heart disease in nearly every person. (Some heart disease is due to genetic defects, but those are rare.) These ‘foods’ are not necessary for a healthy diet that is based completely on plants.
These “awareness” campaigns are nonsensical and money making scams. Awareness should involve major lifestyle changes and less need for drugs and worthless diet programs.
Q: what are some signs to watch for regarding heart trouble/problems in women?
for the past few days, my heart doesn’t seem to be feeling right….i get sort of an achiness, pain, or tugging? sensation at different intervals. i am 42 years old, in good health, but i do smoke, and i’m under alot of stress with issues in my household. what are some significant signs i need to pay more attention to? should i start taking an aspirin? how do i tell the difference between a problem with my heart or anxiety/panic attack?
A: I work as an Echocardiographer for a Cardiovascular clinic…
Sometimes the achiness/tugging feeling you are experiencing can definitely be related to your anxiety. It may not be related to actual heart problems at all.
It could also just be heartburn.
A quick and inexpensive way to get a diagnosis is to do an EKG.
Just tell your physician your symptoms and he can let you know where you can have an EKG done.
This test will show if you have an irregular heart beat/rate or if there are any underlying heart problems.
If the EKG is abnormal, your physician will decide what other tests/treatment needs to be done.
Q: which of the following statements about women’s health is correct ?
Which of the following statements about women’s health is correct?
a. More women die of cardiovascular disease than of all forms of cancer combined
b. More women die of breast cancer than of any other kind of cancer.
c. More women die of breast cancer than of heart disease.
e. The most common cause of death in men is cardiovascular disease, whereas the mostcommon cause of death in women is now lung cancer.
What is the answer ?
A: I would have to say A and then cancer is the second disease that most women die of.