Fiber Rich Foods Fosters Good Heart Health

Why is it the experts say most Americans do not get enough fiber in their daily diets? If you follow health online or in print, you most likely read and hear this same thing. Eat more fiber. Fiber helps you to stay more regular, and now it is fiber even promotes good heart health, not just any old fiber though. It is best to get our fiber from whole-grain foods, which is health information dating back to the 1970's and not anything new to any of us. Eat whole wheat bread instead of white bread. Eat steel cut oats instead of regular oats and so on and so forth.


In 2002, the Institute of Medicine set recommendations for daily fiber intake:

• men up to age 50, (38 grams of fiber per day) after age 50, (30 grams fiber per day)
• women to age 50, (25 grams) after age 50 (21 grams)

Most Americans consume about 16 grams of fiber per day so says Harvard Heart health professionals. Studies done at Harvard Medical School reveal a fiber shortage in our diets points to a connection with heart disease. Also, people who have diets high in fiber are less likely to have problems like metabolic syndrome that can come before diabetes. This condition is marked by too much belly fat, high triglycerides, low beneficial HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure and high blood sugar, which all combined, increases a person's chances of developing diabetes, heart disease, and having a stroke.

Well...I know I have too much belly fat, yet mine might just be a little bit muscle (I am hoping). I tend to have high blood sugar, but not to the point as of yet for treatment. On the positive side for me is my blood pressure remains normal and I attribute this a lot to a regular exercise program because I probably do not get enough daily fiber.

I am always on a health journey.

There are two types of fiber. The insoluble fiber is found in foods like:

• whole grains
• wheat cereals
• vegetables such as carrots, celery and tomatoes

Beans on Toast with Tomatoes and Eggs

The soluble fiber is found in foods like:

• barley
• oatmeal
• beans
• nuts
• fruits like apples, berries, citrus fruits and pears.

Both the insoluble and soluble fiber has now been linked to heart health. The role fiber plays for us in preventing heart disease is thought to be it's ability to lower both blood pressure and cholesterol. Fiber also helps to fill you up helping you eat less and lose weight. (Harvard Heart Newsletters)

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Superfoods for Heart Health

There are many foods from the everyday to the exotic that are rich in nutrients that may help keep your arteries clear and your heartbeat stable. What are they?

• Oatmeal
• Oranges
• Beans
• Spinach and Kale
• Avocados
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Nuts
• Salmon
• Berries
• Quinoa
• Dark Chocolate
• Chicken 

How difficult is it to start every day with a bowl of oatmeal and orange wedges? There are so many different kinds of beans and bean soup recipes as well as main dishes, you could probably have a different kind of bean recipe for lunch every day of the week for a year. Beans: Black, white navy, kidney, garbanzo and other kinds of beans are all rich in hearty doses of protein, fiber, and minerals as well as phytonutrients (substances found in plants thought to have beneficial effects). Chicken is high in protein. Eating beans can help lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

If you want to splurge on more exotic selections, try quinoa, kale, avocadoes, berries and dark chocolate  which all rank high on the heart-health scale.

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At only 100 calories, it contains 14 grams of high-quality protein in every serving. For comparison, one-half of a boneless chicken breast, cooked is about 13 grams of protein and 115 calories.

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While other protein powders use sunflower oil, we decided not to use this oil because it is high in omega-6 fatty acids, a fat that is much too prevalent in the American diet. Our Life’s Abundance Plant Protein contains non-GMO coconut oil powder, which is a great source of beneficial fatty acids that are easily absorbed. In addition, this health-promoting oil adds to the delicious taste and smooth texture of our blend.

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THIS IS A MOST EXCITING TIME TO BUILD A NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS

• MILLENNIALS SEE BUILDING A NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS  AS A “PORTABLE” WAY OF LIVING;
• BABY BOOMERS ARE RECOGNIZING NETWORK MARKETING AS A SMARTER WAY THAN 401KS AND SUPERANNUATION PLANS;
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Help Control Your Blood Pressure with Key Minerals

One of the best ways to control your blood pressure is to be sure you eat a healthy, balanced diet. There are some specific minerals you should consume on a regular basis for good blood pressure management. They are:

• calcium
• magnesium
• potassium

Most people just don't get enough of the above key minerals. If you are eating a healthy diet on a daily basis you probably don't have anything to worry about. If you are a person eating a diet of processed and canned foods, you might need to be concerned. If you are taking certain medications you also might need to have concern as to whether or not you are maintaining a healthy blood pressure.

Foods that have two or more key minerals that help control blood pressure are:

• white beans (1/2 cup contains 595 mg. of potassium, 67 mg. of magnesium and 96 mg. calcium)
• halibut (3 ounces contains 490 mg. of potassium, 91 mg of magnesium)
• spinach (1/2 cup of cooked spinach contains 419 mg potassium, 78 mg. of magnesium and 146 mg of calcium)

Potassium is found in:

• prunes
• apricots
• sweet potatoes
• lima beans
• bananas

Magnesium is found in:

• dark, leafy green vegetables
• unrefined grains
• legumes

Calcium is found in:

• dairy products
• fish such as salmon and sardines
• dark, leafy greens

It is estimated one in three American adults deals with high blood pressure defined as a bottom number reading 90 or higher, and have zero symptoms, however, continual high blood pressure is the number one cause of stroke or heart attack.

It is far better to control blood pressure with fewer drugs and healthy habits such as:

• lose weight if you are overweight
• get regular exercise
• eat more potassium-rich fruits and vegetables
• avoid processed and restaurant-prepared foods
• Don't drink too much alcohol
• Check your over the counter medications. Common over the counter drugs can elevate your blood pressure. Some of these are ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox), cold and flu remedies that contain decongestants.

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At only 25 calories per serving, this nutrient dense supplement is a simple way to help you consume the recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

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As a Life's Abundance rep, I specialize in helping people from all walks of life generate income by using and recommending our products while at the same time helping pets and humans live longer, healthier lives. No products to stock or ship out. Life's Abundance takes care of the entire purchase transaction along with shipping.

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THIS IS A MOST EXCITING TIME TO BUILD A NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS

• MILLENNIALS SEE BUILDING A NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS  AS A “PORTABLE” WAY OF LIVING;
• BABY BOOMERS ARE RECOGNIZING NETWORK MARKETING AS A SMARTER WAY THAN 401KS AND SUPERANNUATION PLANS;
• STAY-AT-HOME MOMS ARE CREATING BIG BUSINESS AND EVEN RETIRING THEIR SPOUSES;
• PROFESSIONALS ARE CAPTURING THE VISION OF NOT HAVING TO WORK UNTIL THEY DROP MERELY TO KEEP ON TOP OF THEIR INSURANCE PREMIUMS!

DISCLAIMER: THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. ALL HEALTH CONCERNS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY A QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.  THE ARTICLE CONTENT IS OFFERED AS A RESOURCE FOR HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES.