February: American Heart Month
How healthy is your heartc Do you know all the facts about heart diseasec Well, now is the time to learn. Find out the biggest killer of women in America and how to change your diet so that you don't become a victim.
Since 1963, the president of the United States has declared February American Heart Month and what better reason than a presidential decree to start eating healthierc Heart-healthy foods are ones that lower your bad cholesterol and blood pressure, but are high in protein and other nutrients. Heart disease claims hundreds of thousands of lives every year, but there are ways to prevent becoming a victim. Take this opportunity to educate yourself so that you can tell the ones you love.
Pop Quiz: What's the number one killer of women in America
A. Stroke
B. Breast Cancer
C. Heart Disease
D. Lung Cancer
Answer:
D. Heart Disease - kills 356,000 women every year
Stroke - kills 100,000 women every year
Lung Cancer - kills 68,000 women every year
Breast Cancer - kills 42,000 women every year
Surprised by the statisticsc Unfortunately, so are many other women, which is why the National Heart, Lungs and Blood Institute (NHLBI) started the Heart Truth campaign to raise awareness about women and heart disease. For so long, heart disease was thought of as a "man's issue" and women did not consider themselves at risk. To combat this stereotype, the NHLBI started the Red Dress Project that raises money for the Heart Truth campaign through fundraisers and the Red Dress pins. The dress is meant to make heart disease a women's issue through the unique, attention-grabbing symbol. Click here for more information about the Red Dress Project.
Heart to Heart - Getting the Facts (from the NHLBI)
Heart disease is a disorder of the blood vessels that can cause an artery to become blocked and prevent oxygen and nutrients from reaching the heart. Though there are procedures to help you live with the disease, it is not "curable" as many people mistakenly think.
Risk Factors:
* High blood pressure
* High blood cholesterol
* Diabetes
* Smoking
* Being overweight
* Being physically inactive
* Age (55 or older for women)
* High blood cholesterol
* Diabetes
* Smoking
* Being overweight
* Being physically inactive
* Age (55 or older for women)
Some Facts for Women (from www.hearttruth.gov)
* Heart disease is the #1 killer of American women.
* One in every three women dies of heart disease. One in 30 dies of breast cancer.
* Women's heart disease risk starts to rise in middle age.
* About 3 million American women have had a heart attack.
* Two-thirds of American women who have had a heart attack don't make a full recovery.
* Nearly two-thirds of American women who die suddenly of a heart attack had no prior symptoms.
* Americans can lower their risk of heart disease by as much as 82 percent just by leading a healthy lifestyle.
* Only 55 percent of women are aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women.
* Only 20 percent of women identified heart disease as the greatest health problem facing women today.
* One in every three women dies of heart disease. One in 30 dies of breast cancer.
* Women's heart disease risk starts to rise in middle age.
* About 3 million American women have had a heart attack.
* Two-thirds of American women who have had a heart attack don't make a full recovery.
* Nearly two-thirds of American women who die suddenly of a heart attack had no prior symptoms.
* Americans can lower their risk of heart disease by as much as 82 percent just by leading a healthy lifestyle.
* Only 55 percent of women are aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women.
* Only 20 percent of women identified heart disease as the greatest health problem facing women today.
Pump it Up
Whether this information is a sudden wakeup call or something you've known all along, chances are there are ways to improve your diet that can decrease your chance of heart disease. If you are truly serious about changing your lifestyle (as you should be), the American Heart Association has an invaluable resource called Delicious Decisions. With cookbooks, grocery guides and tips for eating out, you're going to want to bookmark this page. Here are a couple features that will really help you out in the kitchen:
Cooking for a Healthy Heart
Easy Tips for Low-Fat Cooking
Savor the Flavor - Healthy Spices and Seasonings
Heart-Saving Ingredient Substitutions
With the American Heart Association's Food Certification Program, you can easily look up certified foods before you go grocery shopping so you know what to look for. Browse by food type or by company.
For some quick-fix solutions to jump start your new diet, here are five easy ways to add heart-healthy nutrients to your meals.
Blueberries - contain lots of antioxidants that help fight diseases. They also are high in fiber and vitamin C. Can't find fresh onesc A bag of frozen blueberries will do the trick too! If you don't feel like getting fancy, just sprinkle a handful on your morning yogurt or cereal.
Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins
Apple-Berry Brunch Bake
Warm Blueberry Sauce
Frosty Blueberry Custard
Blueberry Scones
Low-Fat Blueberry Bran Muffins
Blueberry Crunch
Blueberry Pancakes
Blueberry Salad
White Cornbread with Blueberries
Lemon-Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry Buckle
Blueberry Muffin Cake
Blueberry Oat Muffins
Blueberry Bread
Blueberry Pudding
Blueberry Tart
Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins
Apple-Berry Brunch Bake
Warm Blueberry Sauce
Frosty Blueberry Custard
Blueberry Scones
Low-Fat Blueberry Bran Muffins
Blueberry Crunch
Blueberry Pancakes
Blueberry Salad
White Cornbread with Blueberries
Lemon-Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry Buckle
Blueberry Muffin Cake
Blueberry Oat Muffins
Blueberry Bread
Blueberry Pudding
Blueberry Tart
Salmon - a great way to add omega-3 fatty acids to your diet and also an excellent source of protein. Adding salmon to a meal can be as easy as topping your salad with a can of salmon or throwing a salmon steak on the grill.
Sassy Salmon Burgers
Alaskan Salmon Chowder
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Quiche
Salmon Pasta Salad
Salmon in Fillo Tarts with Cucumber-Sesame Salsa
Mediterranean Salmon
Grilled Cured Salmon
Baked Dill Salmon
Salmon and Cheese Pie
Grilled Rice-Stuffed Salmon
Sauted Salmon
Orange Roasted Salmon
Broiled Miso Salmon with Spago Cucumber Salad
Farfalle with Smoked Salmon and Dill
Linguine with Smoked Salmon
Salmon Noodle Bake
Baked Salmon with Black Olive Salsa
Baked Dijon Salmon
Barley Salmon Alfredo
Quick 'N Creamy Salmon
Orange-Rosemary Salmon
Sassy Salmon Burgers
Alaskan Salmon Chowder
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Quiche
Salmon Pasta Salad
Salmon in Fillo Tarts with Cucumber-Sesame Salsa
Mediterranean Salmon
Grilled Cured Salmon
Baked Dill Salmon
Salmon and Cheese Pie
Grilled Rice-Stuffed Salmon
Sauted Salmon
Orange Roasted Salmon
Broiled Miso Salmon with Spago Cucumber Salad
Farfalle with Smoked Salmon and Dill
Linguine with Smoked Salmon
Salmon Noodle Bake
Baked Salmon with Black Olive Salsa
Baked Dijon Salmon
Barley Salmon Alfredo
Quick 'N Creamy Salmon
Orange-Rosemary Salmon
Soy Protein - can help lower your LDL cholesterol (bad), which can help prevent heart disease. Not a fan of tofuc You can find soy in lots of forms like edamame, soy nuts, soy milk, seitan and more.
Silken Tofu Whipped Topping
Pad Thai
Egg Foo Yung
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
Scrambled Tofu
Black Bean Asian Tostadas
Tofu Parmigiana
Tofu Burgers
Tofu Stir-Fry with Ankake Sauce
Miso Soup with Tofu and Kale
Tofu Chalupas
Marinated Vegetable and Tofu Kabobs
Tofu Salad
Tofu Berry Shake
Mediterranean Vegetable Wraps
Santa Fe Chile Enchiladas
Beans & Barley Tofu Scrambler
Tofu and Rice Stuffed Peppers
Silken Tofu Whipped Topping
Pad Thai
Egg Foo Yung
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
Scrambled Tofu
Black Bean Asian Tostadas
Tofu Parmigiana
Tofu Burgers
Tofu Stir-Fry with Ankake Sauce
Miso Soup with Tofu and Kale
Tofu Chalupas
Marinated Vegetable and Tofu Kabobs
Tofu Salad
Tofu Berry Shake
Mediterranean Vegetable Wraps
Santa Fe Chile Enchiladas
Beans & Barley Tofu Scrambler
Tofu and Rice Stuffed Peppers
Oatmeal - just one way to add whole grains to your everyday routine, oatmeal is high in vitamins, minerals and cholesterol-lowering fiber. Try adding oatmeal to your favorite muffin or cookie recipe. Or cook up a steamy bowl of oatmeal for breakfast!
Baked Mini Meat Loaves
Sweet Potato Cookies
Cranberry Crunch
Oatmeal Scones
Oatmeal & Raisin Waffles
Big Brownie Oatmeal Drops
Oatmeal Apple Raisin Muffins
Banana Oat Nut Muffins
Health Bread
Chewy Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Oatmeal Bread
WWII Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
Baked Mini Meat Loaves
Sweet Potato Cookies
Cranberry Crunch
Oatmeal Scones
Oatmeal & Raisin Waffles
Big Brownie Oatmeal Drops
Oatmeal Apple Raisin Muffins
Banana Oat Nut Muffins
Health Bread
Chewy Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Oatmeal Bread
WWII Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
Spinach - it may be clich, but it's so true - spinach is a super-charged vegetable that's especially high in folate and iron. It's rich, dark color comes from phytochemicals, vitamins and other minerals that fight heart disease and preserve your eyesight. Preparing spinach can be as easy as cooking it down and adding lemon juice. It also makes delicious - and colorful - additions to lots of other dishes!
Fresh Spinach and Tarragon Salad
Spinach, Sausage & Cheese Bake
Beach Rose Strata
Steak & Spinach Salad
Spinach Mac & Cheese
Easy Minestrone
Moroccan Chickpea Tomato Stew
Make-Ahead Spinach Phyllo Roll-Ups
Spinach and Cheese Blintz
Poached Eggs in Spinach Yogurt Sauce
Spinach Lasagna
Mamaliga
Creamed Spinach
Spinach Casserole
Vegetarian Lasagna
Baby Spinach Salad
Low Carb Chicken Florentine
Spinach-Chicken Rollups
Penne with Chicken, Spinach and Tomato Alfredo
Wilted Greens and Pine Nuts
Spinach Pie
Calo Verde
Fresh Spinach and Tarragon Salad
Spinach, Sausage & Cheese Bake
Beach Rose Strata
Steak & Spinach Salad
Spinach Mac & Cheese
Easy Minestrone
Moroccan Chickpea Tomato Stew
Make-Ahead Spinach Phyllo Roll-Ups
Spinach and Cheese Blintz
Poached Eggs in Spinach Yogurt Sauce
Spinach Lasagna
Mamaliga
Creamed Spinach
Spinach Casserole
Vegetarian Lasagna
Baby Spinach Salad
Low Carb Chicken Florentine
Spinach-Chicken Rollups
Penne with Chicken, Spinach and Tomato Alfredo
Wilted Greens and Pine Nuts
Spinach Pie
Calo Verde
Resources
"5 Heart-Healthy Foods," Web MD.
American Heart Association
National Heart, Lungs and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
The Heart Truth
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"5 Heart-Healthy Foods," Web MD.
American Heart Association
National Heart, Lungs and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
The Heart Truth
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The Polymeal: Recipe For Your Heart
Frequently Asked Questions
- QUESTION:
How can I get a menu plan for a person who has had a heart attack?
I am looking to do a diet, but it was suggested to follow a diet plan for a heart attack victim.
- ANSWER:
I'd suggest getting your doctor of cardiologist hook you up with a dietician or nutritionist.
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- QUESTION:
Am I having a heart attack?
I know, it's ridiculous to ask here. But hear me out.
I'm 22, female, ex-smoker, low blood pressure. Pretty much the opposite of a normal victim.
4 or 5 hours ago I started getting a feeling of intense pressure in my chest. Like someone is trying to reach through my breast bone. I took some pepto and went on. Then pain in my left shoulder, then my elbow, and now my wrist. It also feels like my teeth are trying to pop out on the left side
My heart rate was around 100 (85-95 is normal for me) a few hours ago, and now is 110.
It's coming and going. if I rest it feels better, but if I so much as try to get up to get a glass of water I can barely breath and the pain is almost unbearable.
I am recovered from anorexia, started eating normally about 8 months ago. During that period I did abuse drugs such as ephedra and other diet pills. I'm already suffering from ulcer and severe anemia due to that time.
I'm currently taking Zantac for my stomach, and Septra for a UTI
I tend to be a bit of a hypochondriac and keep convincing myself that it's just this or that. Normally someone is home to talk to but the boyfriend is working overnights and my other roommate is gone for the night. No one will be home until 5pm tomorrow
Just to add: It's a 30 dollar cab ride to the hospital and I can barely afford rent. I can see a doctor tomorrow if I have to but I don't want to go to the ER for something dumb
SnuffySmith
I forgot about that, but now that you mention it it is a possible side effect of the septra. I still had some ativan so I just took one. I'm small so it doesn't take very long to take effect. Hopefully that's all it is.
Ok, I feel like an idiot now. It was just anxiety I guess. My shoulder is still killing me but an icepack is helping.
- ANSWER:
Sounds like an anxiety attack mixed with your ulcer being worse and a possible reaction to the antibiotics. Drink lots of water and take your mind off it. (I know that probably is very hard). You could go to the ER and tell them you are having chest pain. They will take you right in.
- ANSWER:
- QUESTION:
Why not become a vegetarian?
ENVIRONMENTAL
Many often say, you cant be a environmentalist without being a vegan/vegetarian. This is because the demand of poultry and meat is increasing which increases the amount of chickens and cows which increases the amount of factory farming which increases the amount of co2 in the atmosphere. In addition, cows that are used for meat and dairy release major quantities of methane into the atmosphere which statistics show causes 13 %, yes 13 % of global warming. People would say that being a vegetarian would only increase the amount of methane that is released into the atmosphere since less cows are being killed, but it is the other way around because there is less demand for meat/dairy from cows, thus a decreased amount of cows.
RELIGOUS
many religous views support the decisions of becoming vegetarians such as judaism, christianity, greek and roman thought, islam, buddhism, hinduism, however do not prohibit the consumption of meat
ECONOMICAL
Massive reductions in meat consumption in industrial nations will ease their health care burden while improving public health; declining livestock herds will take pressure off rangelands and grainlands, allowing the agricultural resource base to rejuvenate. As populations grow, lowering meat consumption worldwide will allow more efficient use of declining per capita land and water resources, while at the same time making grain more affordable to the world's chronically hungry.
HEALTH
Becoming a vegetarian/vegan will reduce the chance of getting heart disease and a heart attack greatly, and also reduces the chance of one getting diabeties, Not only that, but help reduce or prevent obesity. In addition, becoming a vegetarian will also reduce chances of getting the following cancers: cerebrovascular disease, stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. And there are meat alternatives for humans with plenty of nutrients such as tofu, beans, nuts, veggie meat, and much more so dont answer with that bs.
ETHICAL
Overall, animals that are in the meat/dairy industry are treated terribly and i mean terribly! They are often abused by the people who work there, forced into small areas, never get to see outdoors, slaughtered in the most INhumane ever, seperated from their children who are slaughtered, and are practically treated like Jews that were victims of Hitler or African American slaves-- but even worse. Many people do not believe that cows, chickens, turkeys, pigs, or sheep can feel the same as us humans do, but that is just an utter ignorant lie. Also, people say that they are dumb animals so they dont really matter, but believe or not pigs are smarter than the average dog. Not enough for you, watch this documentary "Earthlings": www documentarywire com/earthlings
TIPS BEFORE ANSWERING
Dont answer with because they taste good because there are many meat alternatives for vegetarian dishes that taste exactly taste like meat but even better such as tofu or veggie burgers
Dont answer with I am a peta terrorist because I do not even support peta
Dont answer with God intended us to eat animals because they are made out of meat because then you would be supporting cannibalism
Dont answer with its not healthy because becoming a vegetarian is much healthier than being a meat eater with a well balanced diet.
unlike animals who eat other animals, we have a choice of different foods other than meat since humans are omnivores. In addition, the animals that eat other animals dont torture them for their whole lives like us humans do.
im not preaching!!! how is informing facts anything like preaching?
- ANSWER:
Are you acquainted with the phrase "Preaching to the choir"?
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- QUESTION:
Why are fat people okay with being fat?
It seems like all the fat people I know don't really care to do anything about their bodies. They go on diets for one day and quit - I invite them kaying and running with me, but then they end up canceling plans and making excuses for themselves. I try to be supportive but they lack motivation. Does a heart attack or stroke not scare them? If you really want to lose weight, you will - no excuses! Don't they wake up in the morning and see how fat they are? How come they arn't disgusted by this? I'm really sick and tired of trying to support people who end up quitting diets and canceling plans. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. I find it repulsive that if i'm out with a fat person they decide to order cheeseburgers and fries.. They can play the victim card and blame it on their "genes" or whatever, but there's really no excuse for being fat. If you want to be thin, you will be. You will wake up early in the morning and hit the treadmill and do it consistantly. All they want to do is whine about how "hard" diets are.. well newsflash.. .if diets were easy everyone would be doing them. Nobody said it was going to be easy! Why are fat people so lazy.. it's not just being "fat".. its about how discusting emotionally these people are.. how weak they are to sacrifice their health over a stupid little cheeseburger "addiction" how weak they are to not love themselves enough to know they are worth it. When a person truely loves themselves, they take care of themselves. I don't believe fat people are beautiful!
- ANSWER:
Because they like looking like repugnant fat bastards. Believe it or not, some actually like looking like a whale waiting to be harpooned.
Anyone slender or svelte (gracefully slender) just looks anorexic to them.
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