How To Have A Healthy Heart

Mind is All

When you were a kid, you probably had a teacher who told you to clench your fist and look at it. When you looked at it, they told you, "This is the size your heart is." You could do this same exercise right now, but even though you might still be surprised to find how small your heart is, you surely will not be surprised to know how important it is. The body cannot function without blood, and without the heart, the body receives no blood. Because of this, a healthy heart is one of the most important things you can maintain in order to have a healthy body. There are a lot of things you can do to make sure your heart remains healthy, even if the heart seems like nothing more than a small, abstract object hidden inside your body.

A big part of keeping your heart healthy is eating right - but not just eating right in general; you have to eat heart-healthy foods. Among the foods that can help your heart remain healthy are salmon, which can keep abnormal blood clotting from occurring, and leafy green vegetables, which decrease calcification in the arteries. Apples can be very good for preventing blood clotting also, and almonds can actually help to regulate the heart rhythm. If you want to lower cholesterol, eat oats and drink green tea; in fact, green tea can also relax the arteries. Take the time to learn what comprises a heart-healthy diet, and you will find that your heart and your body are functioning at a more optimal level.

You can also help your cardiovascular system by taking a variety of specific supplements. Add Omega-3 essential fatty acids to your diet if you want to reduce inflammation in your blood vessels. While you can find Omega-3 essential fatty acids in some foods, there are also supplements that provide you with the necessary amount each day. Two other important supplements that can aid your heart are magnesium and Vitamin B6.

The first steps of improving your heart's health - even before you can improve it in other ways - is learning the foods and supplements that will help you. Once you begin to learn what these foods and supplements are, you will be firmly on the path to a healthy heart.