WATCH THOSE SWEETENED
BEVERAGES. They are
the number one reason
why there is an obesity
epidemic in both children
and adults, and obesity is
very strongly linked to heart disease.
One 20 once soda, sweetened
ice tea or even 100 percent
juice has the equivalent of
about 17 teaspoons or 67
grams of sugar. The maximum
amount we should have daily is
about 40 grams or about 6 teaspoons.
Watch those lattes too!
Not only do they have a lot of
sugar, but they can have a lot
of fat.
ADD VEGETARIAN
DISHES TO YOUR
WEEKLY MENU. Plant
protein has very little
fat and no cholesterol. Only animal
products like milk eggs,
meat and cheese have cholesterol.
Try and limit your servings
of those foods weekly, while
increasing the amount of fruits
and vegetables in your diet.
LIMIT ALCOHOL
INTAKE. One drink per
day for women and two
for men is recommended.
Red wine in moderation is a
good choice
AND LAST BUT
NOT LEAST, STAY
ACTIVE. Exercise
helps lower your cholesterol
and blood pressure as well as
your weight. It also helps elevate
your mood, keep you motivated
and staying on that journey
to health and wellness.•