You can do it for your Heart

  Staying Active
  Eating Better
  Being Happy
  These are the three steps or #ChhoteKadam that every one must follow to make your heart 50% healthier.

  Create realistic goals and strategies.Set a goal you know you can keep.Keep it simple. 
   Eating Better is one of the steps to be taken by all.

  If you aren’t used to eating something, try gradually adding it to your diet.Be patient.Changing it isn’t            always easy.Drink more water.Drinking the right amount of water is a key ingredient in staying healthy. If you’re drinking more water, you’ll have less room for sugary sodas.More than half of the calories we consume everyday come from sweetened beverages.

Go green.Eat heart healthy fruits and vegetables.Eat seasonally.This means you are getting food at it’s peak performance and flavor level.Cut out processed food.Higher salt intake puts you at risk for high blood pressure. So take control and cut out salt where you can.Eat more fiber.Whole grains are filled with fiber, which makes digestion easier and helps you feel fuller when you’re done eating.

Replacing processed, junk food for heart-healthy, fiber-filled options.Try milk substitutes. Soy, almond and rice milk are all rich in calcium and Vitamins A and D and add great flavor. 
 Being Happy is the second step

Setting and pursuing goals is an important part of moving forward in life, and making time for ourselves to Relax, Renew and Recharge should be no different. We all need to step back now and then and take a breather. It’s impossible to go full speed all the time.Stress affects each of us in different ways.Stress can weaken your immune system and cause uncomfortable physical symptoms like headaches and stomach problems, as well as insomnia and irritability. Happiness can cut off stress from your life and help in keeping the heart healthy. A daily dose of friendship is a great medicine. Call or write your friends and family to share your feelings, hopes and joys.
 Staying Active

Regular physical activity relieves mental and physical tension. Physically active adults have lower risk of depression and loss of mental functioning. Physical activity can be a great source of pleasure, too. Try walking, swimming, biking or dancing every day.Laughter makes you feel good. Don’t be afraid to laugh out loud even when you’re alone. 

Too much alcohol, cigarettes or caffeine can increase stress. If you smoke, decide to quit now.Try to “pace” instead of “race.” Plan ahead and allow enough time to get the most important things done.Try to get six to eight hours of sleep each night. If you can’t sleep, take steps to help reduce stress and depression. Physical activity also may improve the quality of sleep.Approach the big tasks one step at a time.Be positive that you can handle it right Try not to worry.Eating a heart-healthy diet, being physically active on a regular basis, not smoking and staying at a healthy weight. This is not that difficult to achieve after all its your Heart that is at stake.

“I am joining the Saffolalife #ChhoteKadam initiative in association with BlogAdda and follow these small steps for a healthy heart.”