California Ripe Olive Heart Healthy Portal
The fact is plan and simple. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in men and in women in the U.S. That means 1 out of every 2.4 deaths and an average of 949,954 deaths per year can be attributed to this gruesome statistic. When you start to put names and faces together with these numbers, it feels even more devastating, particularly because there are several things we can do about it.
Unlike many other diseases that seem to be genetically linked or random-at-best, heart disease is a lifestyle disease over which we can exert some control. Risk factors include medical history, body weight, lifestyle and, of course, diet. Making the right choices throughout your life can significantly decrease your chances of becoming the next statistic.
Reducing stress, exercising regularly and eating the right balance of foods, including lean meats, vegetables, whole grains, fruits and monounsaturated fats, have been proven to be our best defense.
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