Des Moines, IA (PRWEB) May 28, 2013
Heart disease and related issues, including stroke, is the number one killer in America, and what we eat impacts heart health. Keeping the ticker ticking with low sodium meals can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
A heart-healthy diet has been shown to help reduce the risk by as much as 80%, a significant amount worth considering, especially for those with a family history of heart disease.
Diet matters. We should all be mindful of what we eat and dont eat because a thoughtful diet can help with cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar, as well as help maintain a healthy weight, all important factors for heart health, said Rick Anderson, President of Moms Meals, a company which prepares and delivers fresh-made meals directly to a customers door.
Eating healthy fats, foods rich in nutrients, and fiber, as well as omega-3, protein, and calcium are all essential to maintaining good heart health.
Another important factor is reducing sodium intake. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sodium intake to less than 2,000 milligrams per day, easier said than done, due to the amount of sodium found in processed and canned foods. Frozen foods can even contain high amounts of sodium in an effort to keep them fresh longer. In addition, many sauces contain high amounts of sodium--sometimes more than fifty percent of your daily value per serving.
Moms Meals offers tips on how to cut that sodium intake.
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