NUTRITION FOR HEART HEALTH

Recommendations from a Nutritionist

Nutrition combined with smoking cessation,  increased movement, better sleep, and stress reduction, must be all considered to improve cardiometabolic health

The overall gist: 

A balance of sodium with other nutrients is important, not only in reducing and controlling blood pressure, but also in decreasing adverse cardiovascular events

BE MINDFUL OF SALT

These are important nutrients for heart health!

EAT LOTS OF POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, AND CALCIUM

Aim for well-sourced, wild or pasture-raised animal protein with more essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as these may reduce blood pressure, lipids and heart disease risk

GET ENOUGH PROTEIN

Looking at you nuts, seeds, and avocados.

LOTS OF HEALTHY FATS!

A healthy gut plays a vital role in heart health!

THE MICROBIOME

Finding joyful ways to move is super important for overall cardiovascular health and fitness.

MOVEMENT

Disorders of circadian behavior and sleep are associated with increased hunger, decreased glucose and lipid metabolism, and broad changes in the hormonal signals involved in satiety

GET GOOD SLEEP

Stress management can have a profound impact on heart disease risk.

MANAGE STRESS