Healthy Heart Tips & Recipes

Today we are going to discuss how to keep the most important part of your body at it's best- your heart! Your heart is working very hard every minute of every day of your life keeping your blood pumping in your body so it's important to keep it as healthy as you can. Below we have some great tips on how to keep your heart in tip top shape!

Quit Smoking- Smoker are nearly twice as likely to suffer from a heart attack. If your a smoker quitting will be the biggest help you can give to reduce your risk of heart disease 

Eat Well- eating a balanced well portioned healthy diet with five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, healthy proteins, fats and only small amounts of treats high in salt and sugar will keep your heart healthy and happy.

Eat Fibre- eating at least 30gm of fibre a day can help lower your risk of heart disease good sources include fruit and vegetables, oats, lentils & beans and wholegrain breads and cereal

Reduce Your Fat Intake- eating too much saturated fats can lead to an increase in cholesterol, Cholesterol is very bad for your heart and can increase your risk in heart disease. Eating lower fat versions of your favorite meals as well as boiling, grilling, steaming or poaching as opposed to frying will also decrease the saturated fats in your foods dramatically

Reduce Alcohol- keep to recommended limits when drinking alcohol, regularly drinking could lead to risk of weight gain, higher blood pressure and heat disease

Get Moving- exercising regularly and getting your heart pumping will do wonders for your heart health as well as help reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and make it easier to maintain a healthy weight.

Need some inspiration for dinner this weekend? Below you will see one of our quick and delicious recipes that is great for your heart!