Six: Take Care of Your Heart
Heart disease and cardiovascular disease do not have to be part of the aging process and can be successfully avoided through the use of natural medicine and preventative measures. It is very important to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet to properly feed your active heart. A well-balanced diet includes the following:
· Plenty of raw fruits and vegetables.
· Proteins that are low in fat, such as skinless chicken, skinless turkey, and broiled fish.
· Food high in essential fatty acids, including tuna, salmon, herring, mackerel, and trout.
· A reduction in the consumption of alcohol, chocolate, butter, red meats, refined sugars, soft drinks, fried foods, and refined grain products.
· At least 8 glasses of water each day.
· A reduction in the consumption of sodium, including baking soda, preservatives, MSG, tenderizers, and table salt.