In our busy world with so many diets and trends, it’s better to choose a way of living that’s good for your heart and fits your life and what you believe in. This is especially true for women who have goals in their careers. We’re all walking our own paths in life, and eating real food helps us stay healthy and avoid the doctor.
Eat Real Food:
If you’ve followed my advice, you know that the first step to a healthy and happy life is to “Eat Real Food.” It’s not about dieting; it’s about choosing foods that are whole and natural. Remember, exercise can’t fix a bad diet, so it’s important to eat fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains. Make your plate full of colorful and tasty foods.
Here are four great foods for a healthy heart:
1. Leafy Greens – Chlorophyll’s Power:
Enjoy greens like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard. These greens have a lot of chlorophyll, which is like plant blood. It helps plants grow and can do the same for your heart. Chlorophyll can lower blood pressure and reduce swelling, making it great for your heart.
2. Avocado – Healthy Fats for a Happy Heart:
Avocado, or “nature’s butter,” has good fats that can lower bad cholesterol and lessen heart disease risk. They’re creamy and tasty in salads, sandwiches, or on whole-grain toast.
Berries – Full of Antioxidants:
Berries like blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries are full of antioxidants. These help reduce stress and swelling in your body, which can lead to heart problems. Add them to your breakfast smoothie or oatmeal for a heart-healthy start.
Fatty Fish – Rich in Omega-3:
Fish like salmon and trout have a lot of omega-3 fats. Salmon also has astaxanthin, a strong antioxidant. These fats lower triglycerides, reduce blood pressure, and prevent heart rhythm issues. Eat fish like this twice a week for a healthy heart.
These foods are good for your heart and match your goal of living an energetic life. Every bite helps you become healthier and happier!
Mindful Choices:
Every decision you make helps you become healthier and happier. It’s about enjoying the journey, not just reaching a goal. Every meal is a chance to nourish your body and soul. Every step, yoga pose, or weight you lift makes a big difference in your health.
Your road to wellness is built on your choices, and it’s a journey worth enjoying.
Supplements for Extra Help:
Supplements are useful. While real food is most important, supplements can fill in nutritional gaps or meet special needs. Talk to a doctor to find out which supplements are best for you, making sure they add to, not replace, a healthy diet.
Tea Time:
It’s tea time! Tea, especially green tea, is great for your heart and full of antioxidants. Enjoy and relax with your tea.
Athlete’s Spirit:
My experience as a college athlete (I was a foil fencer) taught me about planning, prioritizing, and preparing. Use these skills for your heart-healthy journey. Set goals, put your health first, and get ready for success.
Forever Wellness Lifestyle:
If you need help or advice, my “Forever Wellness Lifestyle” might be what you’re looking for. It’s full of tools for a healthy, happy life made just for you. Plus, coaching support twice a month keeps you on track.
Final Words of Wisdom:
Let’s celebrate the wonderful journey of eating well for your heart. It’s not just about “how to,” but about “how to think” about your choices. Your heart deserves the best, and you know best about your own health journey.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that count.” – Winston Churchill
Meet Denise E. Stegall, the CEO and Curator of Living Healthy List.com. With 25 years of experience and study in nutrition, cooking, exercise, and coaching, she helps female entrepreneurs and businesswomen curate a healthy, happy, and productive life.
As an inspirational thought leader, Denise provides honest, research-backed information on health, wellness, personal development, and fun for real-life application. Her platform, Living Healthy List, is a go-to community for health and wellness resources, empowering positive changes and creating the life you want.
Denise’s background in nutrition and her philosophy of “Eat Real Food, Make Good Decisions, and Be Accountable” shaped her International Best Seller, “Healthy Living, Happy Life: A Practical Path to Finding the Healthy Lifestyle That Works for You!”
She goes beyond her book and Living Healthy List to offer “Forever Wellness Lifestyle ,” a groundbreaking group coaching model with individualized roadmaps for true health, balance, stress management, confidence, and an uplifting lifestyle. Denise E. Stegall is devoted to empowering individuals to embrace holistic well-being and fulfillment.
“Living a healthy lifestyle does not have to be hard! “