In honor of American Heart Month, we created the Healthy Heart Toolkit to bring together some of our best resources for a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Know the Facts and Your Numbers:
Here are the facts you should know and what you can do to take charge of your heart disease risk.
Biometric measurements help assess your health as well as indicate your risk for certain disease and medical conditions and often include blood pressure, body mass index, cholesterol, glucose and triglycerides.
Need some motivation to quit nicotine? Quitting has an immediate and profound effect. Our bodies are resilient and can overcome so much. When you quit using nicotine, within a matter of minutes, your body starts to recover.
Manage Your Risk Factors with Healthy Eating:
Mealtime can be stressful, so having a plan can help to limit stress around what to eat, what to cook, or what to buy.
When you think of dining out, you may think of overfilled plates and indulgent, anything-but-nutritious choices. Here are some nutrition pitfalls to be aware of when you’re eating out
From the Heart Smart Pantry: White Bean Pesto Dip
This White Bean Pesto Dip recipe adapted from our hybrid cooking class, Build a Heart Smart Pantry, is the perfect heart-healthy snack! It comes together using just three ingredients you may already have and boasts a creamier texture than hummus.
Manage Your Stress and Get Moving:
Feeling tense? Loosen up without leaving your desk with this stretch sequence. Download for a printable version of the worksheet and put it up in your workspace to remind you to de-stress.
Need a little motivation to get up and get moving? Check out these walking facts and stats inspired by our Eight Week Step Up! Virtual Walking Program.
Time Mastery & Self-care: Invest in Your Buckets
Do you ever feel like your time is slipping away from you? It's time to prioritize what matters most. Use this worksheet to help you make the most of your time.