Thirty minutes of daily exercise is excellent, even if performed in ten minute intervals. Brisk walking has been shown to be an excellent way to exercise. Increasing your level of fitness decreases your risk for heart attack. Obtain a diabetic evaluation from your physician. One out of every three elderly Americans has adult onset diabetes.
Heart disease is five times more prevalent in diabetics.
Saturated fats should be avoided. Protein intake should be moderate. Carbohydrates should be the complex type, recommended on an individualized basis. Avoid simple sugars as well as excessive starch, since these can increase insulin blood levels and make you crave additional sugars and starches. A diet high in fish is excellent for reducing the risk of heart attack.