22 November 2021
Look after your ♥ heart!
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Who doesn't know the sound of the heartbeat?
The heart sound is widely associated with life. After all, the heart beats from the moment the foetus is inside the mother's womb until the “last breath”.
Despite the heart's small size (the equivalent of a tightly closed fist), it has great importance in life! It is thanks to this organ that the blood is pumped, transporting nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body. The normal functioning of the heart and cardiovascular system is vital for the health of the entire body: no organ can function without the supply of nutrients and oxygen. Just as cars cannot drive without fuel, our bodies need food (nutrients) in adequate variety and quantity.
The more weight we put on, the more work our heart has to do pumping blood throughout our body. The difficulty increases when the body is inflamed and has a higher percentage of adipose tissue than recommended.
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. According to British Heart Foundation, “heart and circulatory diseases cause a quarter of all deaths in the UK, that’s more than 160,000 deaths each year – an average of 460 deaths each day or one every three minutes in the UK.” The good news is that most of these diseases are largely preventable as one of the causes for their onset is overweight and obesity.
One of the greatest strategies of reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases is weight control and leading a healthy lifestyle, in which nutrition is essential. Fit6 Programme promotes a natural, healthy and safe way to lose weight and improve quality of life.
Today we have 8 essential tips that your heart will thank you for!
- Choose natural foods as they have more vitamins, minerals, fibre and higher water content. Highly processed products containa high amount of fat and sugar that may cause body inflammation and weight gain;
- Drink 1.5l of water throughout the day. Sufficient water intake not only helps with weight loss and the transport of vitamins and minerals through the body but it also facilitates the elimination of harmful toxins, aids in the digestion process and regularisation of intestinal transit;
- Eat every 3 hours as it helps to better control the feeling of hunger, avoid overeating and foods rich in fat and sugar;
- Always have a substantial portion of vegetables in your meals as they are low in calories and rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre;
- Always have high protein foods in your meals, such as: meat, fish, eggs, smoked salmon, ham;
- Choose high-fat products like avocado, walnuts, almonds, salmon, chia seeds among others. These are a great source of Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids which, in addition to increasing the feeling of satiety, promote the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system;
- Read food labels carefully. Choose natural and seasonal foods. If you choose processed foods, pay attention to carefully reading the labels: Generally, the longer the list of ingredients, the more processed the product is. Hence, select foods with fewer ingredients instead.;
- Carbohydrates are not enemies of weight loss! They are the main source of energy in a healthy, balanced diet. Good carbs, which can be found in oats or quinoa (among others), consumed in the right amount, help to increase the feeling of satiety and regulate intestinal transit. Eating oats and quinoa daily is advised, respecting the amounts recommended in the Fit6 Programme.
Take care of yourself!
Take care of your health!
