Healthy+Heart


 * MAINTAINING A HEALTHY HEART**

__Lowering Cholesterol__ 2. Trimming fat, serving small portions, and eating select cuts when preparing red meat 3. Removing the skin from poultry before cooking 4. Eating "white" meat rather than "dark" meat from poultry 5. Consuming skim milk as opposed to whole or two percent milk 6. Eating no more than three egg yolks per week 7. Cooking with liquid vegetable oils and using polyunsaturated margarines**
 * 1. Eat more fish and poultry than red meat- Omega3 fatty acids in fish lower cholesterol

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__Managing and Minimizing Stress__ 2. Exercise can be a positive force in the battle against stress 3. Set priorities, establish realistic goals, and do not try to do too much 4. Take time out of your day to relax 5. Take it easy with criticism and arguments; try to find something positive to discuss**
 * 1. Don't waste energy being upset about little things

__Controling Weight__ 2. Avoid crash diets and fad diets- the weight lost is usually gained back 3. Check with a doctor or diatician to figure out how many calories you need per day 4. Set realistic goals, continue the new eating habits that helped you lose weight 5. Have a diatician instruct you on a proper diet**
 * 1. Exercise regularly