Heart-Healthy Tips

Health experts recommend the following heart-healthy tips:

• Diet: Consume at least five daily servings of fruit and vegetables; limit consumption of fried and fatty foods; buy lean, low-fat protein; and choose lower-fat and whole grain foods.
• Exercise: Get at least 20-30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week (150 minutes weekly). That activity should be strenuous enough to increase your heart rate and make you break a sweat, but light enough that you can carry on a conversation.
• Stress: Look for ways to lower your stress level through exercise, relaxation techniques, Yoga, swimming, or other activities.