Study Finds PAD More Prevalent in Women and Reports on Risk Factors and Treatment
With the holidays upon us, many families are thinking about special meals, which often leads to more rich foods and desserts than we typically consume and…overindulgence. A while back, the Mayo Clinic published "10 Healthy Holiday Eating Tips,"helpful ideas on how to enjoy the holidays while being mindful of food and beverage choices. We thought these tips were especially timely now and wanted to share. Some of the tips mentioned include the following: “don’t skip meals; contribute a healthy dish; choose your splurges; choose drinks wisely; say no to food pushers; and don’t feel guilty.”
Another suggestion, “think color,” suggests you “make a plate look festive by including fruits and veggies, and aim to cover half the plate.”
Mubashar A. Choudry M.D., F.A.C.C., Chief Medical Officer of Washington Vascular
Specialists, agrees that mindful eating is important during the holidays. He advised, “During COVID-19, many people are spending more time at home where unhealthy food choices are particularly tempting. Also, many are experiencing anxiety and stress because of the pandemic.” Dr. Choudry added, “Healthy choices are especially important as we’re heading into the colder months when it may be more challenging to exercise outside.”
Click here for full article and explanation of all 10 tips.
You Might Also Enjoy...
Study Finds PAD More Prevalent in Women and Reports on Risk Factors and Treatment
The American Heart Association outlined tips on “How to Help Prevent Heart Disease at Every Age.” The article reports, “Lack of exercise, a poor diet and other unhealthy habits can take their toll over the years. Anyone at any age can benefit from simple s
According to the American Heart Association’s recently released results of two long-term studies, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and artificially-sweetened beverages (ASBs) pose long-term health risks, and are both associated with a higher risk of death.
As discussed in our previous articles, That Diet Coke May Not Be Your Friend and That Diet Coke May Not Be Your Friend; That Regular Coke May Not Be Either, overconsumption of added sugar and sugar in general leads to a hi
A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine indicates that a diet too heavy in sugar intake leads to a higher probability of cardiovascular disease and death later on in life, even if one is not overweig
This year has seen a complete reversal in our thinking in regards to taking aspirin. Previously thought to be an option for preventing cardiovascular health issues in the future, daily intake of low doses of aspirin (100mg or less) has been found to actual